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OPERATION RELAY

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N Tuesday 1st April 2014, the first anniversary of Police Scotland, Greater Glasgow Division launched Operation Relay, set up to tackle violence, disorder, anti social behaviour and serious and organised crime and keep people safe.

The two months of action will see

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over 350 police operations targeting everything from road traffic and anti social behaviour to drugs and violence.

Two of Glasgow’s most senior officers, Superintendents Brian McInulty and Thom McLoughlin based at Stewart Street Police Office and London Road Police Office respec-

tively have sent a message out to those involved in criminality across Glasgow.

Superintendent Thom McLoughlin said: “Expect a knock on your door.

It might be during the day, it might be at night, but it will happen.

We will not tolerate crime, includ-

ing drug dealing, at any level’.

Mr McLoughlin went on to say: “Operation Relay is a sustained attack on criminality.

It is about early intervention, targeting and disrupting criminal activities and taking away any crime assets using legislation.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Criminals will be targeted right across Greater Glasgow Division’.

Communities can expect to see high profile police activity with operations targeting drugs, street drinking and youth disorder, bogus callers, proceeds of crime and businesses connected to serious and organised crime.

There will be visits to licensed premises, roadside safety checks, warrant executions and curfew and bail condition checks.

Superintendent Brian McInulty, responsible for policing Glasgow city centre and the south side of the river, said: “Operation Relay will build on the good work already done in our communities and allow Police Scotland to target the offenders who cause the most harm to people and their com-

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In the absense of banking facilities in Milton, the credit union offers affordable and reliable financial services to the community, regardless of people’s resources or their level of income. Low interest loans are available to members.

Any surplus the credit union makes on its activities during the year can be returned to the members in the form of a dividend. Members can save as often as they like and, up to a certain limit, as much as the like. The credit union operates from two additonal collections points:

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“By targeting issues of local concern, such as street drinking, anti-social behaviour and disorder, we can reduce the number of violent incidents.

“We will stop at nothing to protect our communities and if you cross that line, you will be brought to justice, and with the support of local people we will make a difference.”

The first phase began with letters being delivered to 2180 licensed premises across Glasgow advising them on the focus on licensing and ‘Challenge 25’ and the likelihood of being subject to a test purchase operation.

Officers also want to make communities safer and reassuring the public will be a key part of the initiative with every available officer involved in the operation.

Superintendent McInulty

said: “If people have any concerns, tell us about them, we need to know.”

Police will also be working with British Transport Police and deploying high-visibility patrols around Glasgow’s transport hubs with Central Station, Queen Street Station and Buchanan Bus Station being focus points during the operation.

Mr McLoughlin added: “What works for one division might not work for another, so we have devised specific policing plans.

We will be working with our partners, like HM Revenue & Customs, the DVLA and UK Border Agency, as part of a massive plan to improve communities.

It is about targeting the offenders who cause the most harm to people and their com-

munities.

For me, there is a clear line in the sand and we will stop at nothing to protect you. But if you cross that line, we will stop at nothing to bring you to justice.”

New to Greater Glasgow Division and running through the course of Operation Relay will be a Clyde Walkway Community Policing Team, established to provide a consistent, co-ordinated approach to policing the River Clyde and its associated walkways.

The officers, who will predominantly be on cycle patrol, will tackle assaults, robberies and sexual crimes in and around the walkways.

Keep up to date on the operation by following us on twitter @GlasgowEPolice and Facebook and keep your eyes peeled on The Genn for our progress!

Celebration for Ground-breaking Youth Initiative FOLLOWING a presentation of the prestigious Beacon Award for its innovative Youth Access programme in North East Glasgow, Glasgow Kelvin College hosted a seminar event in Easterhouse focusing on the importance of a partnership approach in delivering this highly successful initiative.

Guest speakers outlined best practice in how to widen access and support young people to re-engage with learning.

The Award itself was presented by David Forrester, Trustee of the Association of Colleges Charitable Trust.

Delivered through the Glasgow East Learning Network (GELN) which is part of Glasgow Kelvin College, the Youth Access programme brings together a number of community partners with the College to offer a service for 12-17 year olds in a ‘youth-club’ setting, operating across several College-run learning centres in the community.

It provides after-school and some weekend access to ICT in 15 local learning centres (there are 21 centres in the College’s GELN family, supported with partnership funding from Glasgow North East Community Planning Partnership and The Wheatley Group) and is delivered by the College’s trained youth workers who support the young people as they work towards certificated learning.

The young people also gain the key social skills required for effective communication with peers and with adults.

The programme raises aspirations by targeting and working with the youngsters’ own

interests, then expanding their horizons and introducing them to new learning experiences.

It has a clear record of success over 10 years, building relationships, expanding provision and getting a greater number of young people to achieve formal qualifications, often progressing to college.

The Youth Access programme is one of many learning services offered by Glasgow Kelvin College through its network of GELN centres.

The Seminar event, held at The Bridge Cultural & Arts Centre in Easterhouse, targeted invited guests from across Glasgow and the keynote speech was delivered by Jim Sweeney, Chief Executive of YouthLink Scotland. Cllr. Marie Garrity, Chair of the Glasgow City Council North East Community Planning Partnership and Henry McLeish, Chair of the Glasgow Regional Board, also spoke, as did several practitioners and partners from across the city.

The Right Honourable Henry McLeish, Chair of the Glasgow Regional Colleges Board, said; “I would like to congratu-

late Glasgow Kelvin College on their success.

The Beacon Award reflects the excellent work being done in the college to widen access.”

College Principal, Alan Sherry, added; “The College is delighted to receive this recognition for its trail-blazing Youth Access Programme and feels reassured that it can continue to deliver this service to its young learners and its communities in the future.

“However, key to the continued success of the programme is the role played by our partner organisations whose support and contribution enhance the experience we provide to our learners.

“We are very grateful to the Association of Colleges and the University of Southampton for conferring this Award and look forward to helping our communities’ young people to define and develop their youth services for the future.”

Glasgow Kelvin College youthworkers are pictured here with some of the Seminar’s key speakers and the Beacon Award certificate.

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MAN ACCUSED OF MURDERING LESBIAN AFFAIR WIFE

A MAN learned that his wife was having an affair with a woman the night before he supposedly killed her, a court has heard.

Tony Vita discovered text messages specifying that his wife, Marion was involved with fraud analyst, Elwira Rumniak, 34.

The evidence was heard at the murder trial at the Glasgow High Court on Thursday and the jury heard how both women had plans to get married after their first meeting at a friend’s party.

It is suspected that Vita stabbed his wife to death, a manager at the Crown Office, at their family home in Baillieston on September 2013.

After meeting at a friend’s party in Aviemore, October 2012, the pair grew close and after a month, the women started a sexual relationship, the court learned. Miss Rumniak, a Polish national, said Mrs Vita was “bubbly” and she “loved her cheekiness”.

Prosecutor Douglas Fairley QC asked: “You were having an affair with Marion without the

knowledge of her husband?”

To which Miss Rumniak replied: “Yes”. Mr Fairley asked: “Did you love Marion?” She replied: “Yes, I did and I still do.”

The court learned of Mrs Vita’s marriage proposal by text message and both women discussed starting a family. Mrs Vita started her job with the Crown Office in Edinburgh in order to be close to Miss Rumniak. As a result, she spent most of the week with her lover in the capital city.

The jury was told that the night before the suspected murder, September 19, Mrs Vita was called “non stop” by her husband.

Miss Rumniak told the trial: “Marion said, ‘he knows about us’. He had discovered text messages. I went up to her and held her really tightly. I said: ‘we will be ok’.”

She also remembered Mr Vita sending “horrendous” text messages to the both of them including her.

She said; “He mentioned Auschwitz and how he wanted me to suffer more than what

happened there.”

The text messages went on to the following day with Mr Vita apparently talking about suicide saying: “My blood will be on your hands until the day you die”.

Mrs Vita returned that evening home that evening to see her husband and son.

Prosecutor Mr Fairley asked: “Did she give you anything before she left?”

Miss Rumniak replied: “She gave me a necklace. She had been wearing it every day and said to me: ‘I am taking this off, so he does not have anything to pull”.

Asking her if this was the last time she saw Mrs Vita, she replied; “Yes.” The trial heard how a friend of Mrs Vita discovered her body slumped on her couch with a hole in her back. Vita was discovered upstairs apparently injured.

Miss Rumniak said she found out about the death the next day from Mrs Vita’s sister.

Mr Vita denies murder and the trial continues before Judge Sean Murphy QC.

DENNISTOUN BOTTLE ATTACK

A MAN in Glasgow is facing jail over an unprovoked attack on another man.

Gary Strachan, 27, confessed to brutally assaulting John McFarlane, 35, almost to the point of death in Meadowpark Street, Dennistoun, on 1 December 2013.

The victim was on his way home alone after celebrating his birthday when McFarlane attacked him repeatedly with the bottle.

Strachan was remanded in custody at the High Court in

Glasgow by Judge Lord Turnbull and his sentence was postponed.

CCTV footage played in court revealed he was in the park with a friend who was walking a dog the same time as Mr McFarlane, he was then seen running across the park and lashing out at him with a Buckfast bottle.

His friend pulled him away which allowed his bloodied victim to try and get help. Police near the area were on hand to help and Mr McFarlane was

rushed to hospital suffering from a fatal head injury.

Stratchan handed himself to the police on 30 December following weeks of media plea to catch the attacker.

The court was told the victim is too terrified to return to his job as plumber because he fears he would be attacked again.

Strachan’s lawyer, Dale Hughes said: “He has told me that he is thoroughly ashamed and wishes to publicly apologise for his behaviour that night”.

FOOTBALLER IN HEROIN POSSESSION A PROFESSIONAL footballer has been caught with heroin with a street value of £2000.

Adam Strachan, a former Partick Thistle, Ross County and Clydebank player, from Maryhill, was caught with the drug during a search of a friend’s home.

At Glasgow Sheriff Court Strachan, 27, plead guilty to possession of the drug.

He will carry out 240 hours of unpaid work and be supervised for six months as part of a community payback order.

His sentence was deferred.

Sheriff Andrew Normand, passing sentence said: “With some reluctance I am

prepared to give you the opportunity to retain your liberty and demonstrate to the court you can avoid further offending and make a positive contribution to society.”

The court heard how Strachan was caught with the class A drug on March 26 2013.

He had gone to the home of a friend, Stephen Dunn, also from Maryhill, where the Police, acting under warrant, were conducting a search.

Officers searched Strachan as he arrived and found heroin worth £1960 in his underpants.

Bill McClusky, defending Strachan, plead for leniency from the court because Mr

Strachan had a child from a previous relationship who he wanted to provide for.

Though Strachan is currently on benefits Mr McClusky told the court that “a senior club is interested in him” Clydebank released Strachan from his contract in December 2012 after he was jailed for 12 months for possessing knives.

He was released with an electronic tag and on a curfew to a flat in Maryhill in February 2013.

The expiry date of the tag came in March, weeks before the latest offence had taken place.

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www.thegenn.co.uk SPT IN POLITICAL ADVERT STORM SPT subway bosses are under scrutiny after taking down an advert promoting a pro-independence website.

The banner ads was purchased last week by the website Wings over Scotland, were located on underground trains in Glasgow on Monday but they were taken down the next day.

The posters were made to appear on every carriage across the Glasgow Subway network, which added up to 41 displays.

They read: “There are 37 national or daily newspapers in Scotland. Just five of them are owned in Scotland. None of the 37 supports independence.

Wouldn’t you at least like to hear both sides of the story?”

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), a public body that manages subway and bus stations in Glasgow and the west, said on Wednesday it cannot act as a stage for politi-

cal advertising.

The organisation added that an outdoor advertising agency accepted the commission in error and has since received several complaints from the members of the public because of the contents.

Stuart Campbell, who runs the Wing over Scotland, said: “We’re disappointed, but not exactly surprised, that an organisation dominated by Glasgow Labour councillors has chosen to suppress debate in this way. The content of our website is political, but no more so than the numerous Union-supporting newspapers the subway does accept advertising from, and the advert itself made no political statements whatsoever. It simply advertised the site as a source of information”.

“It seems clear that the subway ban on political advertising only applies to one side of

the independence debate, and it’s a shame that SPT evidently don’t feel the people of Glasgow should be allowed to hear both sides of the argument”.

SPT’s agreement with outdoor advertising agency Primesight cites that “any advertisement of a political, religious, sectarian, racist or sexual nature or which is likely to bring SPT into disrepute will not be permitted or approved”. It is assumed SPT will illuminate its procedures on advertising with Primesight following the incident.

The SPT spokeswoman said;” SPT advertising contract guidelines state that Subway sites should not be used to campaign or lobby for political benefit. Our advertising agency applies that standard to all commercial bookings but unfortunately this particular ad slipped through their net. The ad was taken down as a result.”

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New Exhibition shows Glasgow’s Impact on World History

A NEW exhibition has opened on the 26th of March in the ‘Glasgow Stories’ Gallery of Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery. It is an exhibition that will give a succinct overview of the story of Scotland’s most vibrant city from 1100 to present day, looking at six key time-periods in its eventful and fascinating history.

These include the mediaeval period; the Georgian period; the Victorian period when Glasgow reached its industrial peak becoming the ‘Workshop of The Empire’; to its re-invention as a modern post-industrial city of culture as well as of sport in the 21st century landing Glasgow with the Commonwealth Games.

The beguiling artefacts on display help to remind Glaswegians of their history and heritage and to explain to the thousands of tourists expected to make their first visit to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum this summer, how Glasgow has come to be a city of national as well as of international significance.

Helen Watkins, Research Manager for History - the project leader - tells Genn readers that it had taken about a year or so to set-up the exhibition and that approximately 60% of the artefacts on display have never been seen before in public.

The mediaeval period artefacts include silver pennies of the 1200s and 1300s that were excavated from the site of the Bishop’s House in Easterhouse.

Glass fragments, floor tiles and part of the masonry from the long-demolished Franciscan Friary at Shuttle Street, which had a frontage overlooking the Old College on High Street, are among the items never before displayed.

The Georgian Period was the heyday of the ‘Tobacco Lords’ – the billionaires of their day whose wealth had been founded on tobacco, sugar and rum;

and a number of items on display help to tell that story.

These substances were addictive and hence lucrative.

The role that the slave trade may have played in the generation of that wealth should not be overlooked.

After the American War of Independence the ‘Tobacco Lords’ had to diversify into cotton, ceramics, coal, iron ore, and even the herring trade!

They had contributed to the economic history of Scotland by founding credit banking.

The industrial period is prominent in this exhibition.

On display is a one-tenth scale model of a 15 inch 100 ton pedestal gun – the sort that would have been installed on battleships – which would have been forged at Beardmore’s in Parkhead.

This particular scale model was to celebrate the visit of George V and Queen Mary to Parkhead Forge in July 1914, a mere few weeks before the actual outbreak of the First World War. Of the pictures on display there is one outstanding by the artist John Adam Plimmer Houston depicting the view of the city from the Necropolis.

It brings home the intense industrialisation of the ‘Workshop of the Empire’ in the Victorian era with what appears to be hundreds of smoking chimneys going as far as the eye can see.

The health of the Glaswegians must really have suffered as a result! Is it any wonder that life expectancy in that era was around 40 years or so.

Decorated railings were a speciality of Walter MacFarlane & Company’s Saracen Foundry at Possilpark and an example is on display.

The cult of celebrity is not forgotten here either: on display is a ticket, dated December 1868, to see Charles Dickens, who gave probably one of

his last-ever readings from his novels, in the Glasgow City Halls.

His popular readings on tour were to take such a toll on his health that it caused a fatal stroke in the summer of 1870.

For those interested in transport history, there are two models of tramcars on display.

One is of the horse-drawn tram of 1888 vintage, the type that would have transported visitors to the Glasgow International Exhibition of that year; the other is an incredibly detailed model of a Standard tram of the Edwardian Period.

These Standard trams were powered by electricity and over 1000 of them were in service in Glasgow, many surviving for over 60 years until the withdrawal of the trams in September 1962.

In the past century and a quarter Glasgow had played host to a number of International Exhibitions such as the 1888 (the proceeds of which contributed to the building of the Kelvingrove Museum) and the 1901, both at Kelvingrove Park, the Empire Exhibition of 1938 at Bellahouston, the Glasgow Garden Festival of 1988, etc.

All are represented here and give an indication of Glasgow’s international aspirations.

An outstanding exhibit from the 1901 International Exhibition is here: a large ‘slice’ of a Douglas Fir which was over 600 years old (count the tree rings!) when first displayed at that Exhibition.

It is almost a whopping 2 metres (or 6 feet) in diameter.

This is to help demonstrate the role of Glasgow’s biologists and archaeologists in the advancement of knowledge with examples of tiny fossils and very colourful snail shells.

This new exhibition is a must-see for those who are interested Glasgow’s culture and history.

Carmyle charity fundraiser A FUNDRAISING and charity night will be held in memory of mum Betty Glen on 5TH April.

Betty diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2012 and had both tumours removed in March 2013.

After regular check ups and being given the all clear she took ill.

She went to the doctors and presented them with her symptoms which were imbalance, sickness, tiredness and just generally feeling unwell, the doctor sent her home with a prescription for a chest infection.

A week later she collapsed and was taken to hospital where she was diagnosed with 5 brain tumours, and only weeks later passed away at home after taking a seizure caused by the brain tumours.

The family have chosen to fundraise for the brain tumour charity as they don’t think this charity gets enough recognition and support for the job they do.

They fund scientific & clinical research into brain tumours & offer vital support to those affected by brain tumours &

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their families.

Less than 2% of cancer research funding in the UK is spent on brain tumours.

A charity night takes place on the 5th April 2014 in Carmyle Bowling Club with raffles, auctions (including signed Celtic ball donated by CFC, signed Scotland top donated by Robert Snodgrass, other items donated by CFC & RFC plus lots more) and a sponsored chest wax.

Everything from buffet to decorations has been donated by local business’ & residents.

Other fundraising efforts include charity buckets/cans in Carmyle Bowling Club, The Auld Hoose Pub, known locally as the ‘Tap Shop’, Keystore in Carmyle, Tanquility, The Bells Bar in Tollcross and The Shawbridge Tavern, known locally as Carey’s in Pollockshaws.

Michelle at Wee Tait Cakes has very kindly auctioned herself off for a days work raising £75.

A dedicated Bt Donate account has been set up to enable them to receive online donations: https://mydonate.bt.com/ fundraisers/sherylmarshall

Lost Camera

A MAN who lost his camera is pleading with the public for information or any sighting of the camera.

He was walking about in Glasgow on Thursday, March 13 when he lost his camera, a Panasonic Lumix, the camera was in a blue carry case which also contained two sets of download leads and a number of memory cards.

Peter McMahon, who has learning disability, is very passionate about photography and the camera contains pictures of family that has been taken over the years, it also contains several pictures from outings planned by organisations Peter is involved with, including Enable Scotland, which helps people with learning disabilities.

He is heart-broken about the lost camera and he will be very grateful if the camera is returned to him or handed to the police.

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New forestry team for urban woods in Glasgow East and South

FORESTRY Commission Scotland has a new team to manage urban woods in Glasgow East and South as part of its successful Woods in and Around Town (WIAT) programme.

Running since 2005, the WAIT programme has created new urban woods across central Scotland in places where people live and work by bringing neglected woodland and green space back to life and into active management.

The new team will manage urban woods at: • Auchenshuggle Woods near London Road • Bishops Estate Woods in Easterhouse • Old Mine Nature Park near Fallside and Bothwell • Cuningar Loop, the new riverside woodland park being developed in Rutherglen Responsible for the management of each site, the team will work closely with local councils, community police, local schools and community groups to raise awareness and encourage greater use of woods in these areas.

Led by community and recreation manager, Susan

Nash, and supported by work supervisor, Andy Matthews, community ranger, Eilidh Malcolm and two woodland wardens Kenny McWilliams and Lesley Stalker, the team start this week.

Susan Nash, community and recreation manager at Forestry Commission Scotland comments: “Our role is to get more people using the woods on their doorstep for health and wellbeing benefits.

We have lots of fun ideas for events and activities. If you see us out and about, please stop and say hello, we’ll be easy to spot, green fleeces – you can ask us questions about the woods or share ideas for community events.”

Stuart Chalmers, District Forester with Forestry Com-

mission Scotland comments: “WIAT woods are close to where people live and work and offer opportunities for everyday use.

“Our aspirations for WIAT woods are to provide a green backdrop to people’s live, by improving the quality of neighbourhoods and enhancing the look and feel of areas blighted by central Scotland’s industrial heritage.

“We’ve had a team covering this area since the beginning of the WIAT programme.

With increased access to urban woods across Glasgow East and South, we needed a new team to work with the community and help manage the woodlands.

“The team is excited to get started and make a difference to communities in Glasgow East and South.”

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THE team at Crowne Plaza Glasgow has taken on a chocolate challenge of epic proportions, in a bid to hunt down 1000 Easter eggs which they are donating to patients at Yorkhill Children’s Hospital.

This will be the second time the hotel has taken on the challenge and, building on the success of last year’s collection, the Easter egg hunt with a difference is set to become an annual tradition.

Local residents and businesses can pledge their support too by donating their chocolate egg to the hotel’s dedicated drop-off point in its reception area.

All donations, large or small,

are welcome and any cash donations received will go directly to the charities fundraising pot.

The eggs will be delivered to the ward ahead of 20th April to be enjoyed over the Easter weekend.

Dominic McVey, General Manager at Crowne Plaza Glasgow said: “We were absolutely overwhelmed by the amazing support we received from our guests, Club Moativation member and local residents and fellow businesses last year, so we were keen to take on the challenge again.

“Knowing that our efforts made Easter that little bit more fun for patients last year has spurred us on even further and we look forward to ‘cracking’ our target and then some!”

To show your support, please deliver your egg to the hotel reception.

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EAST END SCHOOLS GO TO HAMPDEN LAST week local primary school children from across the East End had an incredible morning of football related fun at Hampden Park, as part of the Tesco Bank Football Challenge.

The 229 pupils from 5 primary schools are the latest to have taken part in six weeks of coaching sessions as part of the Scottish FA’s flagship participation programme and came together for a finale to remember which included a museum visit and stadium tour for the full Hampden Experience.

The Tesco Bank Football Challenge is a four-year community programme run in partnership with the Scottish FA. The project introduces football to Primary Two and Primary Three children (six to eight years old) across Scotland to help get them engaged in a healthy and active lifestyle.

A remarkable 61,112 children across 1,562 schools in Scotland have now engaged with the country’s leading football participation programme.

Teachers and volunteers continue to enjoy the Scottish FA’s in-service programme with over 3,500 now trained to support the growth of football in schools.

Clare Morgan, Depute Head Teacher at St Paul’s Primary School, said: “The children have had a great six weeks of coaching with the Scottish FA and today marks a perfect end to the programme.

They have learnt so many important skills since taking part.”

Scottish FA Football Development Officer Richard Fox said: “The Tesco Bank Football Challenge continues to grow across the length and breadth of the country and we’re pleased to welcome the children to Hampden for this latest festival.”

Adele Mills, Community Investment Manager at Tesco Bank, added: “The Tesco Bank Football Challenge has benefited teachers, pupils and volunteers year on year and has an important aim of promoting health and wellbeing to youngsters in Scotland.

It was great to see the children having such a great time today.”

The primary schools attending the festival were: St Anne’s, St Joachim’s, St Michael’s, St Paul’s and St Timothy’s.

SOARING SALES AT THE VILLAGE

SALES of homes at The Athletes’ Village in the East End of Glasgow have surpassed all expectations and predictions, with over 200 of the 222 released for purchase in the first phase of the development sold within only a few weeks of their release – equating to a home being sold every five minutes!

More than 1,000 people have visited the show homes at the site just off Birkwood Street in Dalmarnock since The Village opened to potential buyers registered on the City Legacy website at the end of January, followed by the launch to the general public in February, with the result that when the phone lines opened for sales, demand went through the roof.

To date some 82% of the demand has been from people already living in Glasgow, with buyers comprising couples (45%), families (27%) and singles (28%).

Half of those who have bought so far are first-time buyers – a figure that reflects the affordability of all homes at The Village and the financial support available (including the Scottish government’s new Help to Buy scheme).

More than a third of purchasers have been able to upsize from their current home by choosing to buy here (34%)

– further proof that the range of house types and affordable pricing showcase that these unique properties are some of the most affordable, and desirable, homes to go on sales in Glasgow in recent years.

Liz Mallon, Sales and Marketing Manager at Cruden Homes said: “Particularly pleasing for City Legacy Homes has been the fact that first-time buyers have been able to get onto the property ladder and there’s no doubt that the price ranges of our homes has been an important factor in enabling this uptake.

“To say that we are delighted with how sales have gone so far is an understatement.

We always knew that as a unique development, The Village would sell well, however we are both overwhelmed and delighted with such high demand in the first sales release.

“With only 20 houses left to sell in this final release before the Commonwealth Games in July this year, I urge anyone who has been considering visiting the showhomes, to do so now to get the chance to secure a home at this very unique development.”

Show homes at The Village, off Birkwood Street, G40 4QE are open Thursday to Monday, 11am – 4.30pm.

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New Recycling Project in North Glasgow Needs Your Help Genn catches up with Gordon Lynch, ng2’s new Operations and Business Development Manager. Gordon is working on an exciting new recycling project in North Glasgow and he needs your help.

First of all Gordon, What does the project involve?

An estimated 1 million tonnes of waste electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) is discarded by householders and companies in the UK each year. WEEE is one of the fastest growing waste streams and is increasing at a rate three times that of any other waste material. We want your unwanted WEEE and are working alongside a partner who plans to recondition and re-use these items, which otherwise, would go to landfill.

The WEEE project is an exciting new programme funded by Zero Waste Scotland/WRAP involving a collaboration between ng2 and Re-tek, an established Scottish electronic and electrical products re-use and recycling company.

So, what has been happening so far?

We have set up a re-use facility in Possilpark, which will act as a centralised collection point and our first shipment of WEEE has been sent to Re-tek, our partner organisation for processing.

Tell us a bit more about Re-tek?

Re-tek have been providing technology re-use and recycling services since 1996. Having many years of experience of processing, repair, refurbishing and resale of older technology, they are an ideal partner for this project. Re-tek will ensure that all data is securely removed using industry standard software (in compliance with Data Protection Act 1998).

How can people in North Glasgow help?

People can help by donating unwanted equipment and encouraging others to do the same – much better with us than cluttering their premises or indeed landfill. By participating in this project people are helping contribute to the regeneration of North Glasgow. There will also be opportunities for the people of North Glasgow to play a part by volunteering in this project.

What about local businesses – how can they get involved?

Local business can donate their equipment or alternatively act as a Micro Hub (collection point) for their staff, students, and volunteers etc. who wish to donate their own equipment.

What types of equipment are you looking for?

We are looking for: Computer Servers, Desktops, Laptops, Networking Equipment, Flat screen monitors, Mobile phones, Satellite Navigation devices, Digital Cameras and Printer cartridges etc.

How can those interested in donating get in touch with you?

People can contact Gordon Lynch, Operational and Business Development Manager on 0141 560 6000 extension 1431, or email weeeinfo@ng2works.com

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Email: info@nghomes.net

Ned Donaldson House, 50 Reidhouse Street Springburn, Glasgow. G21 4LS Tel 0141 560 6000 Fax 0141 560 6005

Website: www.nghomes.net @ng_homes

ng homes is a trading name of North Glasgow Housing Association

Possilpark (West)

Kenna Rossine House, 252 Saracen Street, Possilpark, Glasgow. G22 5LF Tel 0141 336 1300 Fax 0141 560 6005

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Spring into Sporting Activities in North Glasgow With Spring in the air and the Easter Holidays on the horizon we thought we would catch up with ng sports legacy co-ordinator Greg Cann and find out what activities are happening at the moment and what else is planned across North Glasgow: Basketball Clubs Thursdays – 5-6pm – Springburn Leisure Centre Saturdays - 11am-1pm Glasgow Kelvin College, Flemington St, Springburn Following on from jump2it’s education programme in schools ng sports legacy are now working with them to deliver Basketball coaching every Thursday evening in Springburn Leisure Centre. This is in addition to North Glasgow’s only Basketball Club which has been taking place regularly on Saturday mornings delivered by Glasgow Storm.

Glasgow Watersports at Pinkston Greg tells us that discussions are taking place with Glasgow Watersports about the opportunity for the local community to access the new aquatic venue this Summer. Anyone interested in a new sport of kayaking/ canoeing should keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for updates. In the meantime why not go along to Glasgow Kayak Club who run weekly sessions, for more info contact glasgowkayakclub@gmail.com

Springburn Parkrun – Saturday 10th May 2014 - 9:30am A new weekly series of 5k Parkrun events will take place through Springburn Park – the events are open to all. This is a great opportunity for established runners or people wanting to return to running and get fit. Its also an ideal way to meet new people! To sign up visit https://www.facebook.com/springburnparkrun or contact ng sports legacy.

Adult & Child Swimming Lessons – Wednesdays - 23rd April – 21st May 2014 9:30am-10am A new 5-week pilot programme for children under 4 (with parent/ carer) will make a splash later this month. Placed must be booked beforehand by calling 0141 276 1690 (Option1) or by e-mailing mycommunity@nghomes.net

Swim4Change Training Programme – May 2014 Staying with swimming there’s also a new Swim4Change training programme planned for May. This is an ideal opportunity for people aged 16-24 who want to teach swimming to young children living in G21/22 area with local opportunities to gain experience. Swim 4 Change is a sports leadership programme co-ordinated by Scottish Swimming in partnership with ng sports legacy.

For more information please contact: Greg Cann:mycommunity@nghomes.net or telephone 0141 630 4254 FREE Multi Activity club for 6-13 year olds (Primary school children) May 2014 - 4pm-6pm Springburn.

The details are still being finalised for this exciting new activity club in Springburn so like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more details or e-mail mycommunity@nghomes.net to register for info Easter Community Events As well as the sporting activities above our Regeneration Team are organising Community Events with activities for all ages so here are some dates for your diaries: • Tuesday 8th April – Keppoch Campus, 65 Stonyhurst Street • Thursday 10th April – Car Park at 70 Broadholm Street • Tuesday 15th April - Balgrayhill Community Centre, 139 Balgrayhill Road • Thursday 17th April – Tron St Mary’s Church, 128 Red Road All events will take place between 11am– 3pm.

Springburn (East)

Email: info@nghomes.net

Ned Donaldson House, 50 Reidhouse Street Springburn, Glasgow. G21 4LS Tel 0141 560 6000 Fax 0141 560 6005

Website: www.nghomes.net

www.facebook.com/ngsportslegacy ng homes is a trading name of North Glasgow Housing Association

Possilpark (West)

Kenna Rossine House, 252 Saracen Street, Possilpark, Glasgow. G22 5LF Tel 0141 336 1300 Fax 0141 560 6005

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KIDS ON DE-FENCE FOR THE FUTURE OF SCOTTISH HEALTH

MANY aspiring young athletes have dreamt of the chance to showcase their skills at a world class sporting arena but primary school children from across Scotland have done just that thanks to the Scottish Sports Futures’ initiative Jump2it.

The Jump2it programme, funded by Cash Back for Communities, is a unique education-through-sport initiative delivered to primary schools throughout Scotland.

Glasgow Rocks’ players educate children about the dangers of smoking and drinking, and the benefits of exercise and health eating.

Over 10,000 children have already received the benefits of this educational initiative in 1314.

The subsequent creation of Jump2it ‘Rocks Community Clubs’, harness the enthusiasm created by Rocks players to inspire children to pursue basketball outside of school.

In unison with Scottish Basketball networks, Community Clubs create a pathway to local basketball clubs with the hope of creating lifelong passions for playing sport.

100 children from Community Clubs across Scotland ruled the courts at the ‘March Madness’ tournament.

Each team was competing for the chance to play at half-time of the Rocks’ semi-final before an audience of family, friends and an army of Glasgow Rocks enthusiasts who descended in their thousands.

As Glasgow Rocks secured their place in the BBL cup final with a confident 98-77 victory over Cheshire Phoenix, it was Bannerman who took centre stage at the final whistle when presented with winners medals from applauding Rocks players, who lined up to show their respect for the talented kids.

Professional Glasgow Rocks player, self-help author and

Community Club coach Patrick Manifold speaks about the positive action that Jump2it has taken throughout Scotland to protect the future of our children’s health.

“I actually coach at a few different clubs around Glasgow, and in the months I have been here I have seen a positive change in the children who attend regularly.

If I had Jump2it when I was growing up it would have made a HUGE difference in my life.”

The expertise provided by Rocks players has helped talented children from Community Clubs to progress towards club and national level as Jump2it Club Co-ordinator Peter Tasker hopes to bring success to many more.

“We try to help bring more children, regardless of location, the opportunities to participate in these amazing clubs.

If there’s interest in the community towards building a new club then we will do everything we can to make it happen.”

Initiatives like Jump2it remind us that sport can play a positive role in the development of young people’s lives in Scotland.

By creating interest in sport from an early age Jump2it help to ensure long lasting benefits to Scottish society and help to create confident individuals who learn to interact with their given societies in a positive way.

MSP CONDEMNS WELFARE CAP VOTE SNP MSP for the Glasgow Region Bob Doris has condemned Glasgow MPs Margaret Curran, Willie Bain and Ann McKechin for voting along with the Tories to place a permanent cap on welfare spending at Westminster.

The UK Government’s new cap on welfare will mean benefits payments cannot exceed £119.5 billion a year. The cap on welfare spending will affect benefits like disability allowance, child support and housing benefit.

The Westminster cap on increases in working age benefits will see households in Scotland lose out to the tune of £290 million by 2014/15 a loss of £85 per year for every working age adult affected.

While the majority of Labour MPs voted in support of Tory plans to place a permanent cap on welfare spending, in contrast SNP MPs at Westminster voted against the welfare cap.

SNP MSP for Glasgow Region, Bob Doris said: “I am astounded that these Glasgow Labour MPs have backed the Tories at the expense of poor Scots.

“An artificial benefits cap which restricts the amount of support that can be given to the most needy in our society is disgraceful.

“Yet again the London based parties want to make the most vulnerable pay for the UK deficit run up by successive Labour and Tory Government’s. It’s no wonder that as I campaign across Glasgow more and more Scots are turning to the brighter future offered by Yes Scotland with Independence.

“It is a sad irony that whilst the unholy alliance between the No campaigns Labour and Tories target the poor, they also deny Scotland the powers needed to take the steps needed to create jobs and get our people back to work”.

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Energy company to create 110 jobs THE Australian energy company will produce 110 jobs in Glasgow after a £1.5m invested from the Scottish Government.

Nicola Sturgeon, the Deputy First Minister stated that Clough will be given the funding under the Regional Selective Assistance scheme, a program that helps business projects that create and preserve jobs in Scotland.

Clough, the Australian company said the new operations centre in Glasgow will prove to be an advantage in serving European, Middle Eastern and African markets.

Ms Sturgeon said: “This company has a long history of working across the globe and they have shown a commitment in investing in the workforce in Scotland. With the expansion to Scotland and in doing so creating jobs which will support a boost to the local economy”.

“Scotland’s energy sector boasts strong engineering and manufacturing skills that are globally recognised across the oil and gas industry”.

“This funding will help secure this future.”

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THE EAST END SOCIAL’S “LAST BIG WEEKEND” • THE EAST END SOCIAL IS SET TO CULMINATE IN A TWO DAY, BIG TOP FESTIVAL IN OATLANDS’ RICHMOND PARK ON 30/31 AUGUST. • MOGWAI TO HEADLINE ON SATURDAY. • OPTIMO & NUMBERS CURATE SUNDAY, HUDSON MOHAWKE TO HEADLINE.

Mogwai - Who will be headlining Richmond Park on Saturday 30th August

CHEMIKAL Underground will bring its inaugural East End Social programme to a close with The East End Social’s ‘Last Big Weekend’: a spectacular big top concert held over two days within the leafy environs of Richmond Park.

Taking place on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st of August, this ambitious double header - an official Culture 2014 event and part of Homecoming Scotland 2014 - looks set to be the event of the summer as well as a fitting

Hudson Mohawk- Who will be headlining Richmond Park on Sunday 31st August

climax for The East End Social and Culture 2014.

Glasgow’s post-rock trailblazers Mogwai will headline Saturday’s line up while Sunday’s proceedings (curated by legendary club night Optimo and fellow party-specialists Numbers) will be helmed by Hudson Mohawke, one of the most exciting DJs and record producers to emerge from Scotland in the last ten years.

With a full list of support acts due to be announced over the coming weeks, The East End Social’s ‘Last Big Weekend’ represents an ambitious curtain-call for Chemikal Underground’s four month long Culture 2014 project, bringing together - in Mogwai, HudMo, Optimo, Numbers (and the Bridgeton-based label themselves) some of Glasgow’s most influential bands, labels, club nights and DJs from the past 20 years.

Mogwai are celebrating 20 years in the music business fresh from the success of their eighth studio album Rave Tapes, which charted at number 10 in the UK Album Charts and No2 in the Scottish Album Charts.

The band are about to embark on a major world tour and can expect a heroes’ welcome upon their return to

Richmond Park in August.

Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai) said: “We are immensely excited about playing Richmond Park this summer as part of the East End Social.

It will be the biggest headline show we’ve done in Scotland to date. It’s also great to be involved in the event as a whole in what will be a fantastic year for Scotland.”

Hudson Mohawke maintains that holy ground between cult DJ and arena-smashing producer.

He packs out shows from Shoreditch to SXSW causing avid moshpits and roadblock queues to a young, smart and open minded audience.

Who else today unites the affections of Kanye West to Bjork, Just Blaze to Battles, Drake to Fourtet?

Sunday’s co-curators Optimo are DJs JD Twitch and JG Wilkes, best

known for their legendary Sub Club residency which ran until 2010.

The duo DJ all over the world and, through their label and event promotion, continue to champion the brand of left-field eclecticism that made them such a respected and influential presence on the international club scene.

The Numbers collective have been playing the music they love and throwing the parties we’ve all wanted to gatecrash in Glasgow, London, New York and further afield for the past ten years.

Following the release of early music from Hudson Mohwake, Rustie, Night Slugs and friends, their first three record labels (Dress 2 Sweat, Stuff Records and Wireblock) joined together in 2010 to become ‘Numbers’; releasing music from Jessie Ware, Jamie xx, more Rustie, SBTRKT, Redinho, Deadboy, and SOPHIE. Numbers have played festivals and parties around the world, started a weekender event called Pleasure Principle and broadcast regularly via radio shows on Rinse FM and BBC Radio 1.

The East End Social is a unique project: part music programme, part community-engagement initiative and an official Culture 2014 event, part of the

Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme.

Caroline Packman, Director of Homecoming Scotland said: “2014 is about placing the spotlight on our greatest assets and icons, as well as celebrating our culture and creativity. The plans announced for The East End Social’s ‘Last Big weekend’ will do just that and Homecoming Scotland is proud to be a supporter of this event.”

The Sound Lab, a local project providing music and media tuition to young people in Tollcross and surrounding areas, are holding a celebration event in the Tollcross International Swimming Centre between 11am-2pm on Saturday 3rd May. Along with an exclusive premier of our short film starring local people and their views on the Commonwealth Games, we will have some experienced tutors delivering taster workshops in DRUMS, GUITARS and DJ MASTER workshops that you can ‘Come and Try’!

So why not come along and see what The Soundlab has to offer you? You can also tell us what activities YOU would like to see us provide!

The Sound lab are also starting a new series of music and media tuition workshops for young people age 10-18 on Wednesday April 16th 4-6pm In the Tollcross YMCA building so check us out on twitter twitter.com/TheSoundLab_Gla or Facebook facebook.com/TheSoundLabGlasgow

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FUNDING BOOST FOR GREENSPACE IN GLASGOW TWO environmental projects in Glasgow have received over £150,000 of funding from the Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) Development Fund to help improve access to high quality greenspace for local people.

The CSGN is Europe’s largest greenspace initiative which seeks to transform Central Scotland into a place where the environment adds value to the economy and where people’s lives are enriched by its quality.

The Camlachie Multifunctional Greenspace project has been awarded £100,000 which aims to improve greenspace on derelict land in the east end of the city, close to the Commonwealth Games Village.

The partnership project between Glasgow City Council, the West of Scotland Housing Association and others aims to transform the space which was a former bus park and is situated at the heart of the Clyde Gateway regeneration area, to create a high quality greenspace for local residents and improve the biodiversity value of the site.

The CSGN’s financial support for the project follows a previous £75,000 already committed to the project in a previous CSGN funding round.

The Cassiltoun Trust has also been awarded £59,200 to deliver a further phase of its employability programme based in the Castlemilk Community Woodlands.

The project will provide a further 30 individuals with skills training to improve their job prospects, whilst delivering improvements to the local woodlands and path network for the benefit of local residents

at the same time.

Welcoming the funding, Environment & Climate Change Minister Paul Wheelhouse said: “The long-term aim of the CSGN project is to make the central belt a better place to live and work within, by delivering a high quality environment for everybody.

“The six projects that will receive funding as a result of today’s announcement will all have a positive impact on their surrounding communities.

Added to this, some of the projects will directly provide training and employment for young, unemployed people – and this is great news given our desire to support young people into positive destinations.”

Six greenspace projects right across the central belt have received a share of over £242,000 from this year’s CSGN Development Fund to enhance access to a high quality environment.

The additional £242,695 of CSGN funding is on top of £5.047M which has already been allocated to 119 projects over the past four years.

Supported by Forestry Commission Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage, the CSGN Development Fund assists projects focussed on areas of deprivation and on transforming derelict land for the benefit of the community.

Delivering skills training for young unemployed people and improving health are also key outcomes from the projects.

In addition to the funding announcement, local communities and businesses in Glasgow are also set to benefit from a strengthening of how the CSGN project is to be delivered from 1st April.

The Central Scotland Forest Trust, which currently provides support for the project, will change its name to the Central Scotland Green Network Trust.

The new Trust will devote its entire resources to working with local authorities and regional partners, landowners, environmental and community groups to drive forward the CSGN project.

Keith Geddes, Chair of the CSGN Partnership Board added: “On behalf of the wider CSGN initiative I welcome the creation of the new Central Scotland Green Network Trust which will play a fundamental role in driving forward the CSGN Vision.

“This significant extension to the CSGN Development Fund will make a considerable contribution to projects working towards improving the central belt on the ground, for the benefit of local communities, businesses and the environment.”

As one of the Scottish Government’s 14 ‘National Developments’ for Scotland in the second National Planning Framework, the CSGN will change the face of Central Scotland, by restoring, transforming and greening the landscape of an area stretching from Ayrshire and Inverclyde in the west, to Fife and the Lothians in the east.

The CSGN encompasses 19 local authorities across 10,000 sq km and has the potential to benefit 3.5million people, equating to 70 per cent of Scotland’s population.

For further information about the CSGN Development Fund, please visit www.centralscotlandgreennetwork.org

CLYDE GATEWAY DELIVERS £60 MILLION MINI-BOOM FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WITH almost £60 million being spent currently across ten separate construction and remediation projects throughout the east end of Glasgow, Rutherglen and Shawfield, the efforts and activities of Clyde Gateway are supporting 262 workers within the construction industry.

Eighty six construction workers across a range of trades are on-site at the largest of the projects for a £24m office building, 120,000 square feet in size and due for completion on October 2013, on a fantastic riverside location in Dalmarnock which Clyde Gateway is hopeful will be occupied in early 2014 by a major public sector employer bringing with it up to 1,000 jobs.

The second largest contract in terms of workforce is engaged on a new pedestrian and cycle bridge spanning the River Clyde.

Thirty six workers are onsite in Dalmarnock and Shawfield in preparation for the most challenging stage as an 800-ton crane, one of the largest of its type in Europe, is brought in to the lift the bridge into place across the river with the work scheduled for the weekend of

Friday 28 – Sunday 30 March.

The bridge is costing £4.8m, of which £1.9m was provided through a grant from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and is being installed as part of the wider infrastructure improvements which will support the construction of what is intended to be 1.28 million square feet of floorspace on the site of the former Shawfield Industrial Estate as the largest single investment and development opportunity that Clyde Gateway will be offering during its 20-year existence between now and 2028.

Ian Manson, the Chief Executive of Clyde Gateway said “There have been incredible and eye-catching changes over the last few years thanks to the work associated with the preparations for the 2014 Games, but what we are busy doing is laying foundations for a whole range of legacy projects that will more than just change the look and feel of the areas but will bring wider social and economic benefits for local people and businesses.

“Every single corner of the Clyde Gateway area is undergoing some sort of physical transformation. The most vis-

ible and obvious are at Shawfield and Dalmarnock where the new office and bridge are taking shape, but the Albus at Bridgeton, the Legacy Hub at Dalmarnock and the Low Carbon Zone development at Farme Cross are also showing incredible progress thanks to the hard work and efforts of the hundreds of construction workers employed by the various contractors and sub-contractors and I’m delighted we are able to provide this sort of mini-boom for the sector which has been beleaguered for so many of the recent years.”

Ian added: “I am particularly pleased with the smooth and swift progress we have made with the new bridge that is being lifted into place this coming weekend. The re-development of Shawfield is fundamental to Clyde Gateway achieving our long-term aims and targets for jobs and private sector investment and thanks to the ERDF support we have been able to put in an essential piece of infrastructure which will, in due course, provide a great connection to the nearby Dalmarnock Station and so improve the connectivity and location of Shawfield.”

DURING National Science and Engineering Week - 14th - 23rd March 2014 - Pavillion Youth Café in Easterhouse were given funding to hold a rocket building contest, boys v girls.

The teams designed and built their rockets during the week, and on Friday held the launch event.

Peter Ramsay, youth worker at Pavillion Youth Café, said “It’s great that we can organise practical events like this where the young people can learn about planning and de-

sign, laws of physics, problem solving, etc. all while having lots of fun.”

Despite the bad weather, a good crowd of young people turned up at the drop-in café and set about putting the finishing touches to their rockets.

Humza Yousaf MSP was invited along to judge the contest and was impressed by the efforts of everyone involved.

The boys’ rocket got off to a flyer but unfortunately, once the parachute was deployed, the wind took it away over the nearest houses and it has not

been seen since.

The girls’ rocket only launched on the second attempt but, despite also flying over the nearest houses, it was recovered and dutifully returned to the youth café.

Humza decided that although the boys’ rocket had a smoother launch and flew higher, the excellent design on the girls’ rocket and the fact it was recovered was enough for them to seal victory with a score of 83 - 78.

Well done to the girls of Pavillion Youth Café.

CHARITY APPEALS FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS TO HELP TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF LONELY OLDER PEOPLE IN EAST END OF GLASGOW

CONTACT the Elderly, the charity solely dedicated to tackling loneliness and isolation among older people, is appealing for volunteers in and around the east end of Glasgow willing to welcome a small group into their home for a tea party, just one or two afternoons a year.

The charity aims to relieve the acute loneliness of isolated older people, aged 75 and above, who live alone, by organising free monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups within local

communities.

Each older guest is taken to the volunteer host’s home by a volunteer driver, where they join a small group for tea, chat and companionship for a couple of hours.

The charity is setting up another group in the east end and is urgently looking to recruit more volunteer hosts to welcome the group into their homes for tea once or twice a year.

We also require one more reserve driver, who can step in when a regular driver is unavailable.

Contact the Elderly’s West of Scotland Development Officer, Margaret Oliver, said: “The charity is committed to offering a lifeline of friendship to the oldest and loneliest people.

Anyone who can spare a couple of hours occasionally on a Sunday afternoon, has a driving licence, a car and a capacity for drinking tea, is

eligible! And for those interested in becoming a host, it would just involve a couple of hours once or twice a year – you’d need to have a downstairs toilet and easy access into your home (little or few steps).

It’s not a big commitment, and our volunteers genuinely get as much out of the experience as our older guests, so I’m calling for anyone who is interested in giving something back to their community to please get in touch with me as soon as possible.”

Anyone interested in volunteering for Contact the Elderly occasionally as a reserve driver, or twice a year as a host, can contact Margaret Oliver, West of Scotland Development Officer on 01389 605915 or margaret. oliver@contact-the-elderly. org.uk, or you can apply through our website at www. contact-the-elderly.org.uk.

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DISABILITY ACCESS CAMPAIGN GETS BACKING EUAN’S Guide has received backing by local MSP The website reviews disabled access standards of local venues and encourages people across the north Glasgow to use the site to review local bars, restaurants and other venues.

The website was started

by Euan McDonald – who suffers from Motor Neuron Disease – in a bid to share in for mation on disabled access with other people with accessibility needs.

The site is backed by celebrities including Stephen Hawking and JK Rowling.

A local MSP said: “This fantastic campaign has the power to enhance the social lives of disabled people and their family and friends, right across Scotland. It is easy to take access to everyday facilities such as cafes and restaurants for granted but disabled people unfortunately don’t

have that freedom.”

“Euan’s Guide hopes to provide a reliable portal for information on disables access for venues across Scotland.

I would encourage people across the north of Glasgow to contribute to the website and rate local venues and make a real difference to the quality of life of disabled people in our community.”

Euan McDonald, the founder said: “Following years of investigating, my family and I have built up something akin to a local directory on disabled access that we were keen to share with others with accessibility needs.”

“And then we thought that there must be thousands if not millions of people who have the same issues that we do, so we decided to take this a step further and create a site that will benefit the whole disabled community.”

GLASGOW MELA FESTIVAL SCOTLAND’S biggest multi-cultural festival last week announced the Red Hot Chilli Pipers as one of its headline acts.

Glasgow Mela returns to the city for its 24th consecutive year on June 7th and 8th, and organisers insist 2014 will be the “biggest and best” yet.

The colourful free event will bring a host of talented performers from all over the world to Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park for an extravaganza of music, dance, exotic food and eclectic stalls.

Joining them will be the world’s most famous bagpipe group Red Hot Chilli Pipers, whose fusion of bagpipes and rock have made them a global phenomenon.

The nine-piece band – named Scotland’s best live act in 2007 and 2010 – promise a unique performance when they take to the main stage on Saturday 7th June.

A spokesman for the Red Hot Chilli Pipers said: “We’re thrilled to be part of Glasgow Mela for the first time – and we can’t wait to bring our bagpipes to Kelvingrove Park in June.

“The festival will be a whole new environment for us and it gives us the chance to express our music to an even wider audience.”

Other headline acts include Dhol Foundation, the re-

nowned London band who performed at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony, and bhangra sensation Sukshinder Shinda who will entertain with a live band.

Both acts will appear on the Sunday, while multi award-winning singer Jaz Dhami will take to the stage with a live band on the Saturday, along with a host of big name acts still to be announced.

Glasgow Mela is Europe’s longest running free multi-cultural event – and last year’s festival attracted a record 35,000 people. Kelvingrove Park was filled with a fantastic party atmosphere as the crowds enjoyed an extravaganza of music, dance, exotic food and eclectic stalls.

Organisers Glasgow Life are convinced this year’s Mela festival will be even bigger and better, with a host of talented performers travelling from many countries including India, Pakistan, Cyprus and Turkey, to entertain across three stages.

Kelvingrove Park’s historic bandstand will also be introduced to Glasgow Mela for the first time following its £2 million revamp, and some exciting international artists will perform on the 90 year old stage over both days.

Thousands of spectators will also be treated to unique per-

formances on the main stage, the Mehfil stage, and skate park youth zone.

A ‘Bollywood City’ area will also be introduced for the first time, which will feature a Grosvenor Cinema marquee.

Bollywood films will be shown throughout the weekend for free, with popcorn, hot dogs and soft drinks on offer to

add to the movie experience.

There will also be face painting, Bollywood-style makeovers, acrobatic displays and much more.

Further acts together with a full range of other attractions and activities being staged at the carnival will be announced soon, keep an eye on www.glasgowmela.com

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Glasgow 2014’s Opening Ceremony to create a record-breaking ‘window on world’ for city GLASGOW 2014 has unveiled exciting first details of the dramatic transformation planned for one of Scotland’s premier sporting venues for the Opening Ceremony, the spectacular show-starter to the XX Commonwealth Games.

For the once-in-a-lifetime occasion, Celtic Park’s entire South Stand will be transformed into Glasgow’s ‘Window on the Commonwealth’ thanks to the installation of a digital LED backdrop which will be the largest screen of its kind ever seen in Europe.

Nearly 100 metres wide, the screen will play a key role in the creation of a dramatic, immersive visual experience for the packed audience in Celtic Park including elite athletes from across the Commonwealth and international VIPs. It will also create a spectacular impression for an estimated live global TV audience of more than one billion.

The screen will be used both to share magical images of events as they unfold in the stadium itself as well as serving to connect the stadium to the city and to the Commonwealth beyond.

This means audiences in the stadium, at city live sites and in millions of homes across Scotland and across the world can all connect and share in the thrilling celebration of Glasgow’s Opening Ceremony– the curtain raiser to the UK’s next big sporting and cultural event.

Weighing in at 38 tonnes and 11 metres high, the mega-screen will cover 1020 square metres. Hidden behind the screen in the space normally allocated to spectator seating will be cast backstage and technical support services.

Eileen Gallagher, Independent Director on the Glasgow

2014 Board and Chair of the Ceremonies, Culture and Queen’s Baton Relay Committee said: “Glasgow 2014’s Opening Ceremony is a wonderful opportunity for Glasgow and Scotland to welcome the world to the Commonwealth Games, to demonstrate our warmth and creativity and show that we love to host a good party.

“The ‘Window on the Commonwealth’ being created in Celtic Park is just one exciting glimpse of what I know will be a very special evening and just one of the ways through which we can realise our bold crea-

tive ambition to showcase our host city and nation in a number of surprising ways.”

David Zolkwer, Head of Ceremonies & Artistic Director for Glasgow 2014 said: “The building of a screen of this scale – running the entire length of Celtic Park’s South Stand - is going to add a really audacious dimension to Glasgow 2014’s Opening Ceremony.

Both through sheer spectacle and as a wonderful story– telling device, our goal is for the screen to be a wow factor a fantastic augmentation to the story we are telling our live audience in the stadium and the many hundreds of millions of people watching on television around the world.”

While much of the creative content of the Ceremony is still under wraps, auditions have taken place for thousands of ordinary people who have volunteered to be part of the Ceremonies cast.

There are currently a limited number of tickets still available for the Opening Ceremony.

For details go to www.glasgow2014.com or call 0844 826 2014.

Tiny Tots Saddle Up for Glasgow Life Balanceability Programme LOCAL nursery children saddled up to join a Glasgow Life Balanceability class in the inspirational surrounding of the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.

The tiny tots, from nearby London Road Nursery, tried out the specifically designed pedal-less bikes.

Balanceability is a ‘learn to cycle’ programme, which is designed for children under 6, and is the first step in learning the balance, co-ordination and stability needed to ride a bike.

By teaching the youngsters these core skills it is hoped that they will go on to learn to ride a bike and be inspired to lead healthy and active lives as they grow up.

The legacy from this is already being seen as a number of the children involved in the programme have started to access other physical oppor-

tunities at the Emirates Arena including mini kickers football and gymnastics.

It’s not only the children who benefit from the Balanceability class - 85% of the parents of the children involved in the programme had never been to the Emirates Arena before.

They have been offered a number of incentives to keep

them coming back to their local facility.

This includes a tour of the Emirates Arena on their first visit with their little Sir Chris Hoy hopeful.

Parents are then offered access to a Glasgow Club gym membership, sessions on the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, the chance to watch a Glasgow

Rocks game and even a relaxation experience in the fantastic Refresh Spa. The Balanceability programme has also offered a number of Glasgow Life staff to the opportunity for career development – 10 members of the Emirates Arena staff have been up skilled to teach the programme and there are 14 Glasgow Life staff trained to deliver it citywide.

Councillor Archie Graham, Chair of Glasgow Life and Executive Committee Member for the Commonwealth Games, said: “Programmes like these are exactly what we mean when we talk about creating a legacy from the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games – they demonstrate local people being encouraged to use our worldclass facilities and future generations not only being inspired

to get active but being taught the core skills to enable them to do so.

Balanceability has also allowed for a number of our fantastic staff to access further training – another positive step towards a real and lasting legacy for the people of our city.”

Scott Cowan, Glasgow Life Balanceability coach, said: “It’s so motivating to make a real difference and to be able to give local kids the opportunity to learn the skills to ride a bike in a place as inspirational as the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.

You can see the kids progress every week and within a couple of classes they are so excited and don’t want the session to end.

Learning to ride a bike here is something that they will never forget and I am very proud to be part of that.”

Wendy McLauchlan, London Road Nursery staff member, said: “We have seen our kids flourish and this is no doubt due to the staff’s excellent approach.

Some children who were wary in week one now confidently participate.”

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GENN Commonwealth Countdown Glasgow 2014 Prepared for the Games THE Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) today concludes its sixth and final Coordination Commission (CoCom) meeting in Glasgow, overviewing progress towards the XX Commonwealth Games to be staged in Glasgow, Scotland from 23 July to 3 August 2014.

The review meetings were scheduled over the period from Wednesday 26th to Friday 28th March.

The Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee, Glasgow City Council, Police Scotland, Scottish Government and Commonwealth Games Scotland reported on progress for Games wide planning and delivery of all aspects of the Games.

Bruce Robertson, Chair of the CGF’s Coordination Commission, said: “As the Organising Committee and Partners enter the final 15 weeks of mobilisation and preparation before the athletes commence arriving on July 13th, they are very well prepared to deliver a successful Commonwealth Games” “Since the previous CoCom review in October last year, there continues to be significant progress across all aspects of preparations.

“The very successful Queens Baton Relay continues its journey around the Commonwealth.

On its 160th day, it is currently in the Caribbean.

It has 14 more countries to travel through in the Caribbean and Americas regions, and then it arrives into the European region on its last leg before returning to Scotland on 14 June.

“Glasgow and Scottish community engagement is at unprecedented levels.

The clyde-sider volunteer positions were oversubscribed and all required positions and back up roles have been filled.

The process to select up to 4000 people to carry the Baton in Scotland has been extremely well-received with successful baton bearers about to find out about the part they will play in the countdown to the Games, and the additional release in February of 4000 tickets for Netball Finals sold out in just three hours.

“With 33 corporate partners secured, and more to be announced in coming weeks,

the Games’ sponsorship programme is in great shape.

“The most visual indicators we have seen during this visit demonstrating the progress achieved in the past 6 months were the Commonwealth Games Village and Hampden Park.

The Village construction is now complete and the Organising Committee is the manager onsite and has commenced bump in of temporary overlay, furniture and fixtures.

“Hampden Park now has a grass infield in place on the raised deck and this iconic stadium is starting to look like an athletics arena already.

“The extent of detailed planning presented by the Games organizers has provided a high level of confidence for the CGF that all aspects of Games delivery will be fulfilled.

The remaining period to mobilise the operations and determine readiness will, however, be challenging.”

CGF Chief Executive Mike Hooper, said: “There is a lot to be done, and one of the challenges to delivering a Games is managing the activity in the final weeks when installation of temporary overlay, training of the workforce and installation of equipment, mobilisation of transport, security, spectator and related services, and conduct of readiness events all converge.

It is complex, and there is limited time, but this mobilisation period is being well planned and we have every confidence that the challenges will all be met” “There are on-going exercises and activities across the Games theatre for training, rehearsal and testing of Games time procedures and processes.

For key decision making and overall Games time management, the CGF is confident the strength of the partnership across the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee, Glasgow City Council, Police Scotland, Scottish Government and Commonwealth Games Scotland remains robust.

This has been developed over 6 years of hard work together and will position the Partnership well to manage the range of issues that will arise in the coming weeks and at Games time.”

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THE stunning dress, which will be worn by the female Medal Bearers at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games was revealed to the public for the first time last week.

The creative force behind the dress is renowned Scottish designer Kerry Nixon who will also style the male Medal Bearers.

The unveiling of the dress is a

key milestone for Glasgow 2014 and will be showcased on the world stage; seen by around 1.5 billion television viewers around the world.

The dress has been a closely guarded secret until now, but the reveal gives the public a glimpse of how stunning and stylish the Medal Ceremonies will be.

Dress designer Kerry Nixon

Glasgow 2014 launches opportunity for bloggers to contribute to ‘social Games’ GLASGOW 2014 last week launched a competition for a team of 14 prominent online bloggers whose way with words and online influence will help document the final journey to the Games.

From fashion bloggers with twitter followers to wordsmiths with an eye for sport, the competition creates opportunities for a varying host of prominent social media enthusiasts to contribute to the Games as excitement builds for the greatest sporting and cultural event in Scotland’s history.

Team 14, as the group of bloggers will come

to be known, will be invited to Glasgow 2014 launch events and get up close and personal with the Queen’s Baton as it makes its journey around Scotland in the lead up to the Games.

Glasgow 2014 Digital Media Manager, Paul Giblin, said: “Social media has played a pivotal role in a number of our campaigns to date, from generating a record-breaking response to our call for volunteers to the 2.3 million requests for tickets, the support we’ve had from the online community has been incredible.

“As we turn into the home straight to-

wards what we believe are the first truly social Games, Team14 offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to passionate bloggers and social media enthusiasts to play their own part in bringing the Games to life.

If you’d like to play your part in making history, get your entry in!”

The competition, which will include entrants submitting examples of their best written work, opens today and runs for a twoweek period, closing on April 10.

To enter, please visit http://www. glasgow2014.com/Team14

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Cranhill Dares to Dream a Difference “YOU’VE got to dream a dream’ – a local resident voiced aspiration for the community of Cranhill at a day facilitated by David Sim of world renowned Gehl Architects, who challenged residents and visitors to look at Cranhill through new eyes and then find creative ways to bring the community together.

Like other housing schemes around Glasgow, regeneration in Cranhill seems to have stalled with large scale demolition.

Acres of brown field site left by school closure and demolition programmes have created a windy, barren environment.

David Sim spoke of the need for windows – wind eyes – to create a feeling of security because of neighbourly connection.

He stressed that human beings use all their senses to respond to their environment.

Motorway noise and lots of open space with little variety affects human thriving.

Places where people can connect are needed in cities which can be very isolating.

Using examples from Manhattan and New Zealand, David Sim challenged us to think of the human scale and find ways and means to bring people together, to create interest and

connections in the spaces between buildings. http://thehumanscale.dk/ Cranhill Church with partners Cranhill Development Trust http://www.cranhilldt. co.uk/ have been working on regenerating the church building as a community hub and are now challenging themselves and the wider community to aspire to develop ‘Cranhill the Urban Village’, where people know one another, connect, can grow food and work and shop locally.

We were challenged to have big ideas but take small steps towards them.

Success will not be dependent only on finding finance but on finding creative ways to include marginalised folk and to work across generational divides.

Cranhill Community Council https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/ index.aspx?articleid=5442 supported the day. Susan Rigmond of the Community Council said ‘I’m really glad I came. This has been really interesting.’

Muriel Pearson, minister of Cranhill Church and chair of CDT commented ‘We are really glad folk came to look and to listen and we look forward to working together to capture the energy created today.’

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Spring Break

Why Camping In The Easter Holidays Is Fun MOST schools around the Scotland will break up for the Easter Holidays, making it a popular time for families to go away, either for the full duration, or just for a few nights.

Stop and take a look at why camping is the perfect holiday for families this Easter.

According to a Visit Scotland similar survey in 2013 – Short Term Domestic Trip Tracker Easter – a third of Scottish adults said they were planning on at least one night away, and 72% of them said they would be taking a trip in UK opposed to venturing abroad.

Scotland has a lot to offer in terms of sightseeing, adventure parks, history and relaxation so it is not surprising that people would opt to stay in the country.

Staying in a hotel or Bed and Breakfast is always an option, but camping is often less expensive and, more importantly, it is fun.

Taking children on a camping trip during the Easter holidays is not just about going on a family holiday, it is about providing your children with an enjoyable and educational experience.

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to help pitch a tent, safely start a camp fire and feel free to enjoy the outdoors thanks to the vast amount of grass, woods and land that campsites have to offer.

Some campsites also have farms on site and during Easter children will be able to witness lambing and learn about it first hand.

Many farms also allow children to feed the farm animals and get involved in looking after them, which is great for learning

more about nature.

Campsites, or fields where you can freely just pitch your tent, are situated all around UK meaning there is often a lot more choice when it comes to choosing the location, in comparison to finding a hotel.

Camping also means that people can stay in between villages or towns, cost or country making it generally easier and more accessible to visit different areas and take part in a range of different activities.

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Spring has sprung so get ready for a fun-filled spring break this year IT’S nearly that time of year again when children are set free from school to enjoy their spring break.

This is a great time for the children but for their parents it’s a different story as it all comes down to one thing, money. Therefore if you aren’t planning on going on holiday this year then there is still a number of ways families can have a great spring holiday here in Glasgow and here’s how.

Keep your kids active with the Glasgow Life activity programme which has a number of sporting activities to do during the two week holiday which takes place from the 7-18th April.

This programme includes everything from multi activity to sports training sessions, meaning there is something to suit everyone.

Another bonus is that many of these activities are free or can be discounted with a Glasgow Kidz Card or Glasgow Young Scot Card.

The Glasgow Life activity programme is a great chance

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for your kids to get out and stay active this spring rather than staying at home playing on their game consoles and the majority of the activities are free so it’s perfect for parents to.

A number of these activities include, pool activities, athletics, badminton, club golf, football, cycling which will take place at the Velodrome and many more.

For those whose children are a little younger, they have a pre5 activity programme which includes balance-ability and football-Mini Kickers.

There are many other things to do during the holidays that won’t cost anything such as the Peoples Palace in Glasgow Green as well as the Transport Museum or why not visit the Burrell Collection; these are all great ways to spend the day with the kids.

Why not go to the local park and have a family picnic, great for both kids and adults.

While the kids are busy playing, parents can relax with a book and have some refreshments.

Every year during the spring holidays there are Easter-egg hunts which take place all around Glasgow, so check out your nearest park to see if they are holding one this year.

If you do want to go away for the day it still doesn’t have to cost a fortune, why not drive down to Dumfries and Galloway and visit their beautiful Sandyhills Beach.

The beach has a shop and cafe which isn’t costly, a clean beach with stunning views.

It is a great day for all of the family and is a dog friendly beach so why not take the dog also the drive is under two hours so make sure to check it out.

There are a number of other places to visit outside of Glasgow including, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Zoo, Blair Drummond Safari Park, and Sea Life Aquarium in Loch Lomond or the Wallace Monument which is free.

Therefore there is a number of ways to ensuring children have a great spring break with loads of activities without breaking the bank.

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‘WE CAN STOP IT’: RAPE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES SEX without consent is rape.

That is the simple message from Police Scotland and partners as a month-long nationwide campaign launches today (Monday March 10) aimed at challenging perceptions and raising awareness about rape.

We Can Stop It is supported by groups including Rape Crisis Scotland, ASSIST, Scottish Women’s Aid and White Ribbon Scotland. A website - www.wecanstopit. co.uk – also supports the campaign which is aimed at raising awareness of what rape is, and educating young men, both heterosexual and homosexual into challenging their behaviours.

The campaign aims to provide confidence to anyone who thinks they are victim of a crime that earlier reporting increases the chances of offenders being traced.

TV drama has helped highlight the issue with a plot in BBC Scotland’s River City featuring a storyline on rape.

Part of the new campaign includes contributions on Facebook from Police Scotland and the Script Editor of the show.

The campaign features posters, adverts and social media activity across the country. The posters feature a number of statements from men which support positive behaviour and knowledge that sex without consent is rape.

Assistant Chief Constable Malcolm Graham, Major Crime and Public Protection, said: “Rape is a devastating crime which has a far-reaching impact on victims and families. Changes in the law meant that the definition of rape widened – the clear message being that sex without consent is rape.

“This campaign builds on awareness-raising work previously which challenges men to think about their actions - and the consequences.

The campaign is supported by our partners who we work with to ensure victims have access to the assistance they need and that offenders are brought to justice.

“I hope this campaign encourages men not only to think about their own responsibilities but also chal-

lenge the behaviour of others.

“We deal with reports of rape across the country every day. There are a wide range of circumstances around each case – but the common factor is that where there is no consent, it is rape. I hope this campaign encourages men to think about their behaviour and through that help reduce offending which will mean fewer victims of this crime.

“How we investigate rape in Scotland has evolved significantly over the past 12 months. Our National Taskforce works closely with divisional rape investigation units to provide a better and more consistent response to victims of crime and a sharper more focused approach to targeting offenders.

“We are seeing more cases of rape reported to us. Many are historic in nature – a third of all cases are reported to us more than a year after the incident itself. We know that confidence is growing in our approach to investigating rape and that’s part of the reason why we are seeing more cases. Almost 75 per cent of rapes are detected by police.

One third of cases we see take place in a domestic setting. More than 90 per cent of all rapes are committed by someone know to the victim.

One in six rapes takes place while the victim is asleep.

“This campaign is an important element of a new approach to addressing the

crime of rape. Enforcement, support for victims, partnership working and public awareness are vital if we are to continue to make progress in challenging attitudes and behaviours.”

The campaign is supported by a number of partners.

Sandie Barton, National Co-Coordinator of Rape Crisis Scotland said: “We are delighted to see “We Can Stop It” going from strength to strength. This campaign plays a valuable role in helping people to understand what rape actually is, and in raising public awareness.

“The law is clear: sex without consent is rape, and we need to make sure the Scottish public understand that.’We Can Stop It’ speaks directly to men and offers a very positive message - that rape is preventable, and men can play a positive role in making this happen.”

For ASSIST Head of Service Mhairi McGowan said: “We talk to people every day who have been raped by a partner or ex-partner, sometimes recently, sometimes a long time ago, so we are very pleased to support this campaign.

“We must work together as a society to ensure the message that rape is unacceptable is heard loud and clear by everyone and We Can Stop it will play a huge part. I’m sure most men don’t – we need to make sure we change that to all men.

For Women’s Aid Lily Greenan Manager, said: “Rape and sexual assault are among the least reported crimes in Scotland today and this campaign to raise awareness of the issue is therefore very welcome. We think it is particularly important that the campaign involves men challenging other men in a positive way to make sure that their partner consents to sexual activity and commend Police Scotland for taking this approach.”

The White Ribbon Scotland Campaign, which engages men in taking action to prevent violence against women, is supportive of the continued promotion of the We Can Stop It Campaign.

Campaign Coordinator, Callum Hendry, said ‘White Ribbon Scotland welcomes the campaign as a positive way of engaging men as allies in preventing rape and sexual assault. The campaign materials help us in our work to educate men on exactly what constitutes consent, and to encourage men to play a key role as allies in challenging the attitudes and behaviours which condone or contribute to the continuing high levels of rape in Scotland.’

Further information about our campaign will appear on the Police Scotland website; on Twitter @PoliceScotland and Facebook: www.faceb o o k . c o m / Po l i c e S c o t l a n d and the website www.wecanstopit.co.uk

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GENN Rape Awareness - We Can Stop It

Why victims of rape and sexual What is Rape? assault don’t report to the police VICTIMS’ especially of rape and sexual assault are more likely to not report to the police when they have been attacked.

This issue has caused many controversies and it is a subject that many groups that help victims of this crime have tried to combat over the years.

Many victims have a number of different reasons for not reporting it to the police but the most common reason is fear.

Reports show that more than 90% of rapes are committed by someone known by the victim, this might be one of the reasons why victims of this crime are afraid of reporting to the police, since victims are well aware of who their attacker is, it might be a relative or a friend, many fear they will

receive backlash from other family members or friends which might led to them being isolated or not receive the support or comfort they need to deal with issue from their loved ones.

In addition, many victims might live in fear of their attacker and reporting it might even put them in more danger so they decide to keep it quiet to stay safe.

Society also contributes to reason why victims choose not to report this crime, female victims especially feel that society at large and the media are unsympathetic towards rape victims.

The factor of “she was asking for it” is still a stigma female victims of sexual assault and rape feel they are associated with when they come forward to report the crime.

This stigma has been labelled “slut-shaming or victim-blaming” by feminist and groups that help victims of this crime, both terms are used when the victim are made to feel guilty because of the choice of clothing, sexual history, alcohol intake or even the time period when the attack took place.

Victims, that fear they might be stigmatized because of any of the issues mentioned above then opt to be quiet and not come forward.

Another common factor that might prevent victims of rape and sexual assault from coming forward and reporting it, especially to the police is due to the low conviction rates.

In a survey that was carried out by Mumsnet, twothirds of the females that

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took part said they would be uncertain about reporting it to the police because of low rates of attackers being brought to justice, they also feel that the legal system is sometimes insensitive to victims so they would not want to report it.

Several groups have been set up to encourage victims to come forward and report when they have been raped or sexually assaulted.

They encourage anonymity to ensure the safety of the victims and they also work very well with the legal system to make sure that victims get the justice they deserve and guarantee that the attackers are convicted.

This has proven to be successful so far and hopefully this will encourage more victims to come forward if they ever fall prey to this crime.

THE Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009 states that rape occurs when a person intentionally or recklessly penetrates another person’s vagina, anus or mouth with their penis, where the victim does not consent and the person responsible has no reasonable belief that the victim is giving consent.

In circumstances where penetration is initially consented to but consent is later withdrawn, the person responsible will have committed rape.

The victim can be male or female.

Consent is defined as ‘free agreement’.

The reason for this definition is that it captures circumstances where consent may be given due to some sort of coercion, violence or threat. Consent in these circumstances would not be freely given.

In addition to this definition, the Act provides a list of situations where consent or ‘free agreement’ is deemed to be absent. These include: • Where the victim is incapable of consenting because of the effect of alcohol or any other substance.

• Where the victim is asleep or unconscious.

• Where the victim agrees or submits to the conduct because of violence or threats of violence used against them, or any other person.

Note: Other situations may occur that are not on this list. This does not imply that consent is given.

Withdrawing consent The Act also clarifies the position where consent is given then later withdrawn.

It states the following: • Consent to one type of conduct does not imply consent to any other type of conduct.

• Consent to conduct may be withdrawn at any time.

This can be before the conduct, or in the case of continuing conduct, during the conduct.

• If the conduct takes place or continues to take

place after consent has been withdrawn, it does so without consent.

Capacity to provide consent Having the capacity to give consent is important.

If the victim has any mental illness; personality disorder; or learning disability, however caused or manifested this must be acknowledged.

Anyone is incapable of consenting to conduct if through their mental disorder they are unable to do one or more of the following: • Understand what the conduct is.

• Decide whether to engage in the conduct (or as to whether the conduct should take place).

• Communicate any such decision.

• Sexual assault by penetration occurs when the person responsible intentionally or recklessly sexually penetrates the victim’s vagina or anus with any part of the body (e.g. fingers or anything else) where the victim does not consent and the person responsible has no reasonable belief that the victim is giving consent.

Both the perpetrator and victim may be male or female.

Sexual assault occurs when any of the following separate sexual acts take place and only if the victim did not consent to the sexual conduct.

The person responsible must have had no reason to believe the victim was consenting and must act intentionally or recklessly when carrying out one of these acts.

• Penetrating the victim’s vagina, anus or mouth by any means in a sexual way.

• Touching the victim in a sexual way.

• Having any other sexual physical contact with the victim, whether directly or through clothing and whether with a body part or implement.

• Ejaculating semen onto the victim.

• Emitting urine or saliva onto the victim sexually.

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GENN Don’t Move - Improve Your Home Having said that, you walk or drive up to your home almost every day.

Why should the curb appeal only be considered in terms of those you are trying to sell your home to?

Give the outside of your home a lick of paint, tackle the weeds, tidy the driveway or add some nice outside lighting.

You’ll be proud to walk up to your front door in no time!

Avoid garish and unique installations If you’re thinking your kitchen needs a bit of a revamp, then that’s great.

Installing a new kitchen is a great way to improve your home but they don’t come cheap.

Thinking about the enduring appeal of a new kitchen is of vital performance.

Bright cupboards and a giant breakfast bar might seem attractive now, but will you still feel the same in a few years time?

Will potential buyers feel the same?

Neutrality is key for the items that aren’t easily and cheaply replaced.

If you’re really feeling the need to add a bit of colour to your culinary life, go for bright appliances, pictures and soft furnishings. Beau-

Bring your home back to life after the harsh winter with a spring makeover

AT this time of year – and particularly after the record-breaking wind and rain we’ve had over the winter months – many of us are stepping outside to survey the damage to our homes and to start planning how we’re going to fix and tidy them up for the year ahead.

Spring is a key time not just for cleaning but for home improvements too, with plenty of homeowners scaling ladders to fix the guttering, replace loose roof tiles and repaint weather-worn fascias and rooftrim.

Getting itchy feet but can’t quite bring yourself to move home?

Improving what you’ve already got could be the answer.

Whether it’s lack of money, your job or a great location that is keeping you where you are, it doesn’t mean that you can’t alter your surroundings.

Check out our tips to im-

prove your living space and help get you just a little of that ‘new home’ feeling.

Build an extension This is one step that you should take with great caution.

However, if done properly, an extension can not only add some extra living space for you and your family, it can also add a lot of value to your home for when the time does come to move on.

The important thing to remember when building an extension is to think about the desired purpose of the room, where the new space would best sit, your budget, and any potential added value an extension could create.

If you are thinking of building an extension, but you are worried about applying for planning permission, which costs money and not getting approval, then just do some research.

All you have to do is take a look at other properties in

your area and especially on your street.

This will give you a perfect idea of what sorts of building projects actually do get approval and then you can have a decent idea of whether or not you will be granted planning permission.

It will also help you avoid choosing an extension that may in fact detract from the value of your home.

Brighten it up a bit If building an extension is out of your price range, then you can improve your home with some interior decorating.

Start with the rooms you spend the most time in – the living room and bedrooms perhaps – and create spaces that you enjoy spending time in.

This could mean creating a feature wall with some cool wallpaper, investing in some new (or vintage) furniture, or even something simpler like buying a new bedspread

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Flex those green fingers So we’ve covered the inside and outside of your home, but what about the garden?

What you need to do to improve your garden will depend on the shape, size and landscape of your garden, as well as what you want to get from your garden.

If your space is limited, you could consider paving with a few flower beds around the edge to add colour without adding too much maintenance.

If you have a large open green space, you could consider planting some trees (although this needs careful planning in terms of location and type of suitable tree) or adding a water feature.

So there you have it, our top five tips for improving your home.

Obviously what’s best for you will depend completely on the property you are starting with, what you’re hoping to achieve and how big a budget you have to work with.

But hopefully our ideas will give you something to start thinking about anyway.

If you’re a business that can help with other people’s home improvements, why not place an ad yourself.

or curtains.

It’s amazing what a few small touches here and there can do to the overall feel of your home.

If you are looking to make your kitchen feel more spacious then you could look into getting some larger windows and brighter tiles.

You can also create a far more spacious feel within your kitchen by buying a built in dishwasher or washing machine.

These appliances will create the effect of more space, as they appear hidden and blend in with your kitchen nicely.

Increase your home’s curb appeal Curb appeal is something mostly associated with people who are trying to sell their home.

To put it simply, curb appeal is the first impression your home gives to people driving past or turn up for a viewing.

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Mix and Match Siding WHO says your home’s exterior has to be covered in only one type of siding?

Consider combining materials to highlight your home’s architectural features without breaking the bank. Narrow tongue-and-groove planks draw attention and add character to this bungalow’s charming entryway • Revitalize Vinyl Siding A simple, twice-a-year rinse with a gardenhose should keep vinyl siding looking new. If the siding has been neglected for years, rub it down with a mixture of 3 parts water to 1 part bleach (cover your plants before you apply it). Don’t use a power sprayer; the force of the

water can bend the pliable material just enough to let water sneak in behind it.

• Redo Your Front Door A new front door -- or just a fresh coat of paint on the existing one -- adds immediate appeal to your home’s facade.

Weigh pros and cons of various materials such as wood, vinyl, fiberglass, and metal, and pick one that suits your home’s style and your budget.

• Dress Up Your Garage Install a decorative architectural arbor above your garage door to de-emphasize a front-loaded garage. The structure adds personality and provides a place to grow climbing plants

• Build a Path A walkway from your driveway or sidewalk to your front door is easy to create and will greatly increase your home’s curb appeal. Lay parallel garden hoses to test placement options. You can also try curving the path to add visual interest.

•Light the Night Surround your outdoor living spaces withlighting that will let you carry the conversation into the evening. Installing low-voltage lights is a simple do-it-yourself project; or skip the need for electrical wiring by choosing solar-powered lights • Create a Picture-Perfect Porch Give your front porch some personality with architectural details such as columns and railings. Consider aesthetically pleasing brackets, spandrels, and corbels, too. And don’t forget to check out your porch ceiling -- maybe new beaded-board panels are in order.

Add a ceiling fan to create a comfortable outdoor living atmosphere.

• Refresh Your Deck In just a weekend, you can give your deck an updated look.

Friday night: Remove allfurniture and other items from the deck. Saturday morning: Pressure-wash the surface to remove dirt; use warm, soapy water and a scrub brush to remove old mold and mildew. Sunday morning: Stain the deck using a paint roller. You should be able to walk on your deck by nightfall. Add your furniture back Monday night.

• Set the Mood If you live in an urban setting, use water features, such as fountains and bubblers, to mask noise from the street so you can enjoy the great outdoors in peace. Outdoor sound systems are also a great way to camouflage unwanted sounds.

And no matter where you live, you can always dress up your deck with a water feature or use one as a focal point in the garden.

• Inspect Your Roof Inspect the metal flashing around your chimney and vents for rust to prevent leaks. Replace the material as necessary.

Also, check your shingles for moss and mildew growth and treat it accordingly • Manage Rainwater Runoff Bent or disconnected gutters and downspouts look unflattering and allow water to drain where it shouldn’t. Seal gutters that leak at the seams with a smear of silicone caulk. Also consider a gutter-cover system to prevent debris from getting in and clogging your downspouts. Before you replace any gutters, inspect the fascia boards beneath them since they might need replacing.

• Install Window Shutters Installing window shutters is an easy way to bump up your home’s curb appeal. Step 1: Measure your windows. Step 2: Buy shutters that are sized to cover the windows when they’re closed (even if you opt for the less-expensive inoperable shutters). Step 3: Install according to the manufacturer’s

instructions.

• Update Hardware Give your existing front door a new personality by replacing the hardware. Always remember that a well-lit front door makes a home look warm and welcoming, so install or update your front-entry lighting as needed. Use compact fluorescent bulbs to keep your energy bill low • Repave Your Driveway Not only do cracks in a concrete driveway look messy, they’re also a magnet for weeds. Combat this problem by fixing the cracks while they’re still small. A canister of patching compound or a tube of siliconized latex sealer with a pointed applicator is all you’ll need. Wait for a warm day, clean out the cracks with a blast of water from your hose, shake the compound well, and apply, following label directions.

• Update Your Garage Door Garage door openers are a worthwhile luxury, especially when it’s raining. Installing

one is a two-person job, so make sure you have an extra set of hands to hold one end of the chain track while you mount it. Just remember that most states require the opener to be plugged into an outlet on its own circuit.

• Revive Exterior Trim One easy way to boost curb appeal is by repainting your home’s trim. For a classic, timeless look choose a neutral color such as brown, white, or cream. To add a stamp of personal style, consider painting trim a contrasting hue such as black, green, or purple so it can be easily spotted from the street.

• Create a Perfect Patio Earn style points for your home with an outdoor living area such as a cement patio ordeck. A pergola helps define the gathering space and provides climbing plants the perfect spot to latch on. Surround the space with outdoor lights to ensure it can be used during the day and at night

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Pros and Cons of Nursery FOR working parents especially new mothers hoping to return to work, the question of choosing between day nurseries or nannies is something that they have to face whether they want to or not.

Depending on their budget, most parents have to make that decision since they will both be returning back to work at a point in time.

Day nursery has always been a popular choice for parents, the definition of a day nursery is self-explanatory, it is a centre of care for small children during the day especially while their parents at work, they are not to be con-

fused with nursery schools which are for children aged between three and five and are often attached to a preschool or primary school.

The required age for attending nursery is anytime from birth to four years old therefore many parents take advantage of this.

There are hundreds possibly thousands of countries across the country, they cater for children of parents with full-time or part-time jobs, they are usually open from as early as 7am till 7pm, although this might not be the case for every nursery.

There are several advan-

tages of a day nursery that is why it remains such a popular choice for parents but unfortunately there are many disadvantages as well.

It provides the advantage of building social skills.

They learn to play with other children from such an early age; day nurseries provide the benefit of socialization.

This is particularly important to children that are aged three and four who will be moving to nursery school later on, so they learn how to get on with other kids from the start.

Most day nurseries provide a wide selection of toys, games, exciting activities and many more.

Nurseries might have more materials that one home provides, varying from art supplies and educational game and building blocks that stimulate their brain at an early age.

Several nurseries sometimes bring in professionals for further activities or lessons like music or sports.

All day nurseries are inspected regularly and reg-

istered by the appropriate authority for Scotland; it is Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) so parents have the peace of mind that their child is in a safe environment.

There are clear rules for parents to follow so they are aware of what is expected of them such as picking up and dropping-off times.

It also provides them with the opportunity to meet other parents that might support them and even exchange favours like babysitting.

Seeing as there are several carers, it means parents are not reliant on one person to take care of their child, so there is guarantee that the child will be cared for.

In addition, HMIE require workers to have a certain level of training and certification so there is assurance that the staff members in the day nurseries do know what they are doing.

There are additional supports for parents that are not

able to afford the nursery fees, like tax credits or childcare vouchers, so parents should make sure to check if they are eligible for any these.

Many parents who choose to hire a nanny because of they think the disadvantages of using a day nursery trumps that of hiring a nanny are maybe unaware of the solutions that comes with nursery disadvantages.

Nurseries usually have fixed times so for parents that might need to work late or drop off their child early, it looks as if there is no solution but because parents are already aware of the times the nursery opening and closing times, this allows them to find alternative options beforehand like asking a family member or even a parent that has a child that attends the same nursery for help.

Unlike a nanny, who might fall sick at given moment or might become unavailable that might cause parents the stress of not knowing what to

do, a day nursery will always have another staff to step in to help when a nursery staff might not come to work.

Many parents feel that day nurseries are too expensive but fortunately, because there are a lot of nurseries in the countries or local community, they do have the choice to “shop around� and find one that is suitable for their budget.

The quality of care in a day nursery is a subject that worries parents but they can find out information from other parents that have children attending the nursery or visit the nursery to find out information so parents can make the judgements themselves.

Every parent wants the best for their child, they want them to be well taken care of whether they choose to use a nanny or day care, and luckily we live in the age of internet so they have the opportunity to find the best option that is suitable for them and their child.

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The dreaded nursery tears

MANY children find it hard to resettle after a break from nursery even after just two weeks away from their familiar routine Be reassured that children do settle very quickly once they have been left.

No one should ever hesitate to ring the nursery if they are worried.

If it saves a mum fretting, it’s a call well made or try the following strategies to try to make life easier for both parent and child

Stick to a routine A big problem is that Some Mums drop off at school then go home with the younger child before they set off for the nursery. Children then automatically thinks: “I’m at home now.

I’ll stay here with Mummy.”

As a result, they react badly when it is time to set off again.

It may be tough but Mum must start a new routine, which involves both children packing their bags and collecting their

coats.

Then she can take both to school and nursery without that’s top back at home.

It will be far easier for children then to be able to settle.

Whatever routine you establish, stick to it all the time.

Children thrive on routine there’s no confusion, and they know exactly where they stand.

Don’t linger there Do not stay if your child becomes distressed.

If Mum looks worried, hovers

and says: “Oh darling, I’ve really got to go,” and then doesn’t walk out of the door, the child is getting mixed messages.

Nine times out of 10, a child will stop crying after five or 10 minutes.

Mum looking anxious only encourages fresh tears.

If you are concerned, go into reception, and arrange for the key worker to come out and reassure you.

Or ring the nursery after 20 minutes for reassurance that your child has settled.

Never feel bad about asking for this - your child is the most important person in your life, and no professional nursery worker ever minds reassuring a worried mum.

Leave something of yours with her Bring a scarf or a familiar object that your child knows belongs to you and say “Mummy’s going to leave you this scarf.

I need it when I come back.

Can you keep it on your peg for me and look after it?”

A lot of toddler anxiety is based around Mummy returning, but by leaving a reassuring article, you are reinforcing the fact that you are coming back.

Send in a throwaway camera Send your child into nursery with a disposable camera, and ask her key worker to take pictures of her having fun throughout her day - painting, playing, building, dressing up.

Once your pictures are developed, make a little book of the day.

You can cuddle up together at home and look at it together.

Seeing the visual pictures will help remind her that nursery is fun.

Don’t quiz her It is really tempting to ask your toddler again and again if they had fun, what they did and who they played with.

But not only will they have trouble remembering, they will also become very irritated.

You wouldn’t quiz your partner repeatedly about his day at work when he comes home tired and the same applies to a child.

Instead of asking, look at the book in the previous point and use this as a discussion tool.

Don’t worry about other parents Little children crying at the point of separation from Mum is so common, that most other parents at the nursery will probably have experienced it themselves.

So don’t worry about what other parents might think, your concern is not to let your worry and stress show to your own child.

Make a family album to keep at nursery It sometimes helps young children to have a photo album at nursery, showing pictures of Mummy, Daddy, siblings, grandparents and even the pet

fish!

If they do get tearful, then looking at familiar faces and showing the pictures to a member of the nursery staff is a welcome distraction.

It also helps to develop speech and language.

Reward with stickers Young children love rewards and I find stickers at nursery are one of the best ways to encourage a toddler.

Take stickers in and ask a staff member to give your child one when they have calmed down.

Ask them to make a big deal of it.

Also, you should make a real fuss of them when they come home with a sticker.

Start a star chart at home, so that when your child brings a sticker back, you add a gold star to her chart.

If she collects five stars, go and buy her a small treat, like some new pencils.

Keep up the drinks Thirsty children get tired, tearful and upset.

So keep them topped up, especially if they are going into a warm nursery.

Young children dehydrate very quickly.

Send your child to nursery with a top-up beaker of water, and explain to staff that you want their fluid levels kept up during the day.

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Clyde Gateway – The East End’s Redeemer?

IN October of last year Clyde Gateway project received a National Award for Regeneration

by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

The Clyde Gateway was named as the top regeneration project in the UK ahead of many high profile projects including the London 2012 Olympic Park.

The RICS took into account the shear extent of the project including land reclamation, remediation, property development, and letting of a number of high value construction projects.

The award was in recognition of the work that Clyde Gateway has done in the regeneration of the East End of Glasgow so far, both in terms of funding and in the physical size of the area under regeneration. This is the first time that a Scottish Project has ever won an RICS award.

Many have heard of the CG but are unsure as to their role.

Are they justified in getting that award?

What is Clyde Gateway (CG) anyway?

What have they done, and what do they intend to do?

It was in December 2007 that

the Clyde Gateway Urban Renewal Company, to give them their full title, was established as a partnership between Glasgow City Council, South Lanarkshire Council, and Scottish Enterprise with funding from the Scottish Government. Clyde Gateway is the name given to an area covering a large part of the East End of Glasgow, including Dalmarnock and Parkhead, as well as Rutherglen and Shawfield in South Lanarkshire, covering some 2,070 acres (840 hectares).

The area is so huge that it is one of the largest, if not THE largest, regeneration project in Europe.

The budget they have is phenomenal as well: some £2.7 billion!

But not to be spent in the same shop!

The target of Clyde Gateway (CG): to create 21,000 jobs; 10,000 new homes; to increase the population of the East End by 20,000; and to tackle the physical and economic decline of a large part of the East End of Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.

No easy task.

They aim to do this by attracting employers in manufacturing, in construction, office work, leisure and recreational activities, hotels and tourism, retail, financial, and all the new and emerging industries of the 21st century.

It is quite hard to try and grasp the immense scale of the project and the tasks that lie ahead: basically almost the entire East End is to be rebuilt and dragged into the 21st century.

This is on a scale never before experienced in Scotland.

The Commonwealth Games is seen as the “driver” in these series of ventures.

Why is that the case?

The Commonwealth Games were awarded to Glasgow in November of 2007, a full month before the set-up of the CG. Funding for the regeneration of the East End of Glasgow was fully dependant on Glasgow getting the Games because urban regeneration, or renewal, was fundamental in the Games being awarded.

Had Glasgow not got the Games, then CG may not have been formed, or, if there were

plans for the urban regeneration of the East End, the plans may not have been as “high-intensity” as they will be; or have the same amount of money spent.

That is why the Commonwealth Games are so important to the people of the East End: it means tens of thousands of jobs that will be made available to our kith and kin in due course, not to mention the attendant investment that is implicit in this project.

But hasn’t the East End had something similar to CG in the past?

Many East Enders will have remembered the ill-fated GEAR (Glasgow Eastern Area Renewal) Project that lasted between 1970s and the 1990s.

What happened there?

It failed to make any significant inroads in the generation of employment.

Some sources actually maintain that the total number of jobs that were created, taking into account the jobs lost during that period and the new jobs that came about as a result of GEAR’s activities, actually amounted to less than 20 over-

all!

There were some successes, though, such as the erection of the Forge Shopping Centre in 1988, the Crownpoint Sports Centre in the Gallowgate, the Annick Street Industrial Estate and a lot of landscaping.

Not much to show for the estimated expenditure of some £500 million, or so, during the period concerned.

It is now argued that the GEAR project was simply a stop-gap measure, preparing the way until something like the CG came along.

The theory being that a “new broom sweeps clean.”

In setting up the CG let’s hope that history does not repeat itself, and that the mistakes of the past have been learned.

Until the year the 2028 CG are hoping to achieve “unparalleled social, economic and physical change right across its communities.”

CG intend to do this by investing in key sites that will deliver new houses and new jobs, as well as taking steps to maximise training and work opportunities for current and future residents.

This massive regeneration project has been on-going in Glasgow for over six years now; creation of many new jobs is also on-going and is to be the pivotal part of the development.

This is not meant to be a quick fix but a long term investment programme lasting until at least 2028 and suited to public/ private partnership working together and sharing the risks as well as the rewards.

CG aims to work very closely alongside the 2014 Games Organising Committee to ensure there is a real and lasting legacy for the area.

To date £1 billion of public money has been committed and a further £1.5 billion is to be committed in the long term.

Regeneration can either be property-led or people-led. Property-led regeneration tries to establish confidence in investors, whereas people-led regeneration tends to focus on training and income support for individuals and households.

Training is very important to CG and there are a number of training schemes aimed at the young, for example.

The first Graduates from the Hotel and Hospitality Academy, which is a training programme to prepare the youth of the East End to work in the hotel and hospitality industry, have recently qualified.

This is a 10 week course based at the Marriott Hotel as live work placements.

Along with the School of Engineering, based at the Hamilton campus of the University of the West of Scotland, CG are assisting secondary school pupils towards a career in engineering.

These pupils will be directly involved in the construction of a new ‘smart’ bridge across the Clyde linking Carstairs Street,

Dalmarnock to the new National Business district that is due to be established in Shawfield.

They meet on a weekly basis as well as gaining experience on the actual site.

This pedestrian bridge at Shawfield and Rutherglen is expected to cost £4.75 million; £1.9 million of which comes from the European Regional Development Fund.

Scottish Training Federation Award has been set-up helping local residents into employment in the sports and leisure industry, again aimed at the young who are resident in one of the CG communities.

The qualifications they receive could either get them jobs or allow them access into further or higher education.

Another initiative is the Clyde Gateway Youth Jobs Fund which is for 16-18 year olds who have had exceptional difficulties in finding employment due to health or family issues.

This Jobs Fund subsidises wages for 50 weeks to help encourage prospective employers in offering placements.

A £5 million woodland park scheme of 30 hectares is to be created on the Cuningar Loop of the Clyde with CG in partnership alongside the Forestry Commission Scotland. A footbridge is to link the site to the Athletes’ Village and there would also be links to the Clyde Walkway.

Probably the most lauded of the people-led initiatives so far, is the re-opening of the Olympia at Bridgeton Cross, as one of the best local libraries in Glasgow.

It also has training facilities for our Commonwealth boxers; business units are also available here.

In the Urban Regeneration Project of the year 2014 awards, the Olympia was ‘highly commended’.

CG have managed to draw in one of the world’s largest telecommunications service companies, BT, to locate part of its operations at the soon to be established Clyde Gateway East Business Park which is to be located in a new 13,000 square foot building, to be built on a 38 acre (15 hectare) site that has been derelict for 30 years.

BT intends to use it as a technical facility for engineering, costing £2 million, and, importantly for the CG, a training division.

This is due to get underway in May 2014 and should be completed the following December, bringing in 50 jobs for BT. The site of the Clyde Gateway Business Park is on London Road adjacent to Junction 2 of the M74 Motorway.

There are expectations of 1,500 jobs when the site is fully up and running.

This Business Park is one of the more crucial plans of the CG in job and wealth creation.

The overall cost of the park is expected to be £35 million, and is an example of one of their

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An extremely important development, and one that CG have enormous ambitions for, is the setting up of the National Business District in the Rutherglen and Shawfield area; another “pump priming” initiative that will cost £15 million, £6 million of which is coming from the European Regional Development Fund.

This National Business District is being structured on derelict, vacant and contaminated land around the former Shawfield Industrial Estate.

This is seen as a significant contribution for growth in Scot-

land’s economy as a whole, as well as massively improving the local environment.

The regeneration work here is long overdue, and CG hope to deliver something that is truly “world class” and cutting edge with 350,000 square metres of business space to support 15,000 new jobs over two decades.

There is not enough space to itemise all the initiatives that the CG are currently pursuing, the following list is by no means exhaustive: • The five mile extension to the M74 motorway from Fullarton to the M8 near Kingston Bridge;

• The Clyde Regeneration Route (now renamed the ‘Clyde Gateway’) which will eventually link the M74 at Oatlands to the M8 at Provan and is one of the main ‘feeder’ roads serving the Commonwealth Games Venues in the East End; • The Rutherglen Low Carbon Zone at Farme Cross – a £9 million Grade ‘A’ office development of 5 storeys and 16,000 square meters of space with the expectation of 900 jobs, and should open by December this year; • The Riverside East Development at Dalmarnock: an ultra-modern office development with the highest possible spec-

Redtree Business Centre - Winner of Urban Regeneration PRoject of the year 2014 ification and standards costing £25 million and with the expectation of 1000 jobs; • Red Tree office developments at Rutherglen (11 suites) and Bridgeton (28 suites). The Red Tree Bridgeton won the Urban Regeneration Project of the Year 2014 award; • The Eastgate Development on London Road, now completely occupied by the Glasgow Community Safety Services (GCSS) who relocated here from the city centre in 2012.

The building got an award for the best commercial workspace in Scotland; • £11 million revamp of Dal-

Eastgate London Road - Winner of Best Commercial workspace in Scotland

marnock Railway station: crucial to the Commonwealth Games; • Dalmarnock Legacy Hub: an all-purpose Community Hall, GP surgery, convenience store, café, nursery, with training and education facilities; to be located on Springfield Road, which will cost £3.28 million.

The site, valued at £200,000, was sold by Glasgow City Council for £1 for this purpose; • The 2014 Cultural Programme featuring the performing arts as well as the visual arts, will be partly supported by CG; • Almost 80 jobs created at the Emirates Arena and the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.

The project can be summed up by Rhona Brankin, the Community Minister: “This isn’t about bricks and mortar or a new skyline over the Clyde.

It is about investing future jobs and opportunities and breathing new life unto the Gateway for the benefit of people who live, work and invest here.”

The CG has created more opportunities in its first seven years of its allotted 21 than the GEAR accomplished in its entire 20 years or so.

One wonders what the next 14 will bring.

Voter registration GENN Independence forum highest ever for Scottish Independence Vote THE voting registration in Scotland is the highest it has ever been, with millions signing up to have their own say in the independence referendum.

An estimate of 4.1 million people have now register to vote as the final six months to the voting day is drawing in.

There has been an increase of 60,000 voters since December 2012.

The Electoral Commission still thinks there is work to do, particularly when it comes to signing up 16 and 17 year olds who are allowed to vote for the first time. To date, nearly 92,000 out of 120,000 have signed up to vote.

It is thought that only 76% of 16 and 17 year olds have registered to vote, however John Curtice, a politics profes-

or

sor at Strathclyde University believes that there is still more work to be done.

He said: “Getting three-quarters is a starting point but any electoral procedure which is designed to try and ensure that all those who are eligible are indeed enfranchised and can exercise their vote if they want to – only 76% of any electorate, frankly isn’t enough.”

Electoral registration officers are working in schools, colleges and universities across the county to make sure eligible voters are aware the deadline to register is 2 September.

Voters in Scotland head to the polls on Thursday, 18 September, when they will be asked the simple “yes/no” question: “Should Scotland be an independent country.”

WITH less than 6 months to go till Scottish people head to the polls to vote whether Scotland should be independent, it is now been reported that more people have than ever in Scotland have registered to vote.

Reports show that estimates of 4.1 million people are now registered to vote.

We are opening up an open forum starting in our next issue, to allow our readers to have their own say.

We want to hear what YOU our readers think, whether for independence or against it and even if you are still undecided don’t be afraid to mail us your

thoughts.

There have been so many reports from both sides, highlighting the good and the bad of an independent Scotland but this forum is not about repeating what they have told the public.

This forum which will be open once a month leading up to September will allow people to state why they are pro or anti independence, the reasons behind their decision, their worries, their expectations and most importantly what it means to them. For those that are undecided, they can also take part in the forum as well, this will allow to voice out why they are unde-

cided about voting yes or no, is it more of a political or personal reason, do they feel the government is not doing enough or not being honest enough with the public.

Readers will have to chance to contribute as much as they can and like every forum, anonymity will be allowed for those who don’t want to reveal their identities.

This is the single most important decision for our Country in our lifetime and with less than 6 months to go now is the time to have your say email all comments to info@thegenn.co.uk titled Independence for or against.

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Holiday Focus - Cruise Ships

MORE than 20 million people chose a cruising holiday last year (compared with just 500,000 in 1970, which is around when the modern-day cruising industry started), and for many of them it was far from the first one.

The satisfaction rate is a handsome 90 per cent, which is why so many book again and again.

The fastest-growing sector of the industry is family cruises. Worldwide, more than two million children and teenagers a year take a cruise, and more and more families (including single-parent families) are signing up for new cruise deals.

One reason is that cruising can offer excellent value.

The price you pay includes not only transport and accommodation but meals, activities, entertainment (including children’s clubs, arcades, waterslides, sporting facilities and cinemas) and the services of those who run them, which makes holiday budgeting easier.

Some cruise lines (MSC Cruises, for example), offer free places for children or give a big discount for a third and fourth person in a cabin.

Ships provide a safe, hassle-free and controlled environment.

Parents can have time to themselves, knowing that their children are being looked after and entertained by professionals – some cruise lines provide two-way walkie-talkies or beepers so you can keep in touch.

The family can all eat together, or children can have their own food (and eat as much as they want – without doing any damage to your wallet).

A cruise can suit several generations.

You can have different cabins for different age groups or book a suite large enough for the whole extended family.

Each night you go back to a familiar room, you pack and unpack once and yet you and the family get to experience a new destination almost daily.

Age groups Children are divided into distinct age groups, each with

its own play areas and adultfree rooms: Toddlers (age two to four); Juniors (five to seven); Intermediate (eight to

there are few children on board (perhaps during shoulder season, or during school time).

10); Tweens (ages 11 to 13); and Teens (ages 14 to 17). It seems that children under 12 get the most from a cruise.

Children in different age groups may eat at different times, so if you have two (or more) children in different groups, they may not be able to eat together.

Sometimes, some age groups may be combined if

So if you have a child aged five and another aged 10 they could end up in one group.

Infants You can take an infant with you, but you will be responsible for it the whole time, unless you choose one of the few ships that have a proper nursery (and staff) to look after toddlers.

Things to take with you include: travel baby carrier – useful for shore outings and visits to the self-serve buffet or pool deck; disposable nappies and wipes (these are not provided by the cruise line) and swim nappies (for health reasons, regular nappies are not allowed in pools (except on Disney Cruise Line ships).

Also, take a few extra jars of baby food.

Cruise lines do provide selected baby foods, but if your toddler turns finicky it’s good to be prepared.

If your baby is on formula, take small bottles of the

ready-to-feed variety (larger bottles should be fine if you know your cabin has a refrigerator).

If you take powdered formula, note that bottled water bought on board the ship can be quite expensive.

Baby soap and shampoo are not provided on board.

Take medication, such as pain relievers and fever reducers for babies, and the name and contact details of your child’s paediatrician – just in case.

UK or elsewhere?

You can cruise directly from the UK, but there’s a greater choice of ships and itineraries if you don’t mind flying (short-haul to, say, Palma de Majorca, Barcelona or Venice, or long-haul to Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Orlando).

Disney, unsurprisingly, makes big efforts to attract families – which is why its

ships, like its theme parks on land, lack the casinos that are found on almost all other big resort ships.

Disney’s three large resort ships (and one more coming in 2012) have three distinct areas: one for children; one for families; and one for adults only – a smart idea.

The children’s facilities occupy almost an entire deck.

The ships even have a pool with special filters in it so that toddlers (as young as three months old) in nappies can use it.

More than 50 children’s “counsellors” run the programmes in the Oceaneer Club and the Oceaneer Lab. The club is for young children; the lab is for older children and has lots of computer games, science activities and ice cream parties.

Children also get the chance to meet and be photo-

graphed with their favourite Disney characters.

Things to consider School holidays can prompt high demand, so look for a line whose itinerary fits your children’s holiday dates as early as possible.

If you are booking for early spring or winter, and your children want to swim on the way down to the Mediterranean, choose a ship with at least one pool that can be covered by a retractable glass dome.

Air conditioning tends to be less harsh on the ships of European-based companies Cruise lines compete aggressively to attract the family market and some form exclusive partnerships.

Bear that in mind if your children have a favourite cartoon or film character. Norwegian Cruise Line’s partner is Nickelodeon (“SpongeBob SquarePants”); Royal Caribbean is linked with DreamWorks (“Shrek” and “Kung Fu Panda”) and Fischer-Price toys. Disney Cruise Line has its own stable of characters.

Tips for a successful cruise Always plan a family cruise with your children and choose a cruise that delivers numerous destinations, so there’s always something new.

After the cruise is booked, encourage your children to research the destinations.

Allow older children to spend time on their own, but book the younger ones into some of the children’s programmes and remember to take toys and games that your children are used to for any spare moments they might feel bored.

Take any medication your children use: ships’ pharmacies carry minimal items and medical visits are expensive.

Let the holiday be an adventure – for both you and the children, so plan a little time away from the children.

Be flexible, and realise that not all things go according to plan.

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Your Horoscope Predictions

By Eris

Aries

(21 March - 20 April)

Libra

(24 Sep - 23 Oct)

Incredible feelings of enthusiasm, optimism, and sheer joy could fill your heart and mind today, Aries. Your life is changing in a positive way, and even though it may not be readily apparent, you’re sensing it intuitively. Some beautiful dreams or visions, perhaps involving angels, spirit guides, or other such beings, could come this month Romance with someone from far away could be in the offing. If you’re a writer, publishing is right around the corner.

The only downside is that you might feel panicky, as if all this will disappear.

Stay focused!

Relationships could be a disruptive force in your life, and you could be tiring of them. Mars retrograde in your sign could make you appear feistier and less compromising, which could be a good thing. If you’re tired of having someone’s unthinking actions wreck your best-laid plans, step up to the plate and have that conversation. It could be the best thing you do this week. You’ll realize why this was so necessary when Venus enters Pisces on Saturday.

Taurus

Scorpio

(21 April - 21 May)

Whether they involve matters in your material world or not maybe you should pay attention to any restless feelings within. Subterranean rumblings within your psyche suggest that something might be about to happen. If a key relationship seems to reach a critical point this week, you might need to scramble for answers. Perhaps you’re trying to avoid the obvious here. The cosmos hints that it’s no longer possible for things to go on as they are. This doesn’t mean it’s the end - just the end of routines and conversations that no longer serve you.

Gemini

(22 May - 21 June)

The kind of people you’re mixing with lately could be partly responsible for your thoughts. Some of them could seem quite wild and wacky and act as a catalyst for further developments. You may be questioning your values and all that you hold dear at this critical time.

If you feel you’re being held back by inherited beliefs, you’ll be willing to relinquish them for something more liberating. However, no matter how urgent the matter, try not to throw the baby out with the bathwater

Cancer

(22 June - 23 July)

(24 Oct - 22 Nov)

Daily deep relaxation may help keep your nervous system in good working order. The current lineup hints that the less you worry, the better your health and overall mood.

Immersing yourself in routines that actively help you release tension from vulnerable body areas could free you up to have a great week.

Daily cardio exercise that helps you pound the stress out of your system may be another way to feel good and keep smiling.

Sagittarius

(23 Nov - 21 Dec)

Capricorn

(22 Dec - 20 Jan)

Love and creativity can serve an interesting purpose this week. A brilliant idea or budding romance could take you outside your comfort zone just enough to sharpen you up. If you’ve been feeling complacent lately, this shot of adrenaline might prepare the way for exciting changes. However, you’ll still need to stay in touch with your responsibilities and routines, as these can enhance your integrity and inner strength. Later, the presence of Venus in your home zone could bring you an aura of peace

Future potential and career status could seem to be on shaky ground.

Perhaps you’ve already experienced unexpected changes in this area and gotten used to a job or contract being around one day and gone the next. A desire to take matters into your own hands could spur you on to greater things. Perhaps you’re fed up with dancing to someone else’s tune and would like to set off alone. That’s not a problem if you’re willing to do it in baby steps!

This is one week when you may benefit from having a backup plan. You might find it hard to avoid interruptions that seem to take the wind out of your sails.

Although there may be nothing you can do about this, having deadlines, meetings, and everyday practical activities to attend to can help you feel grounded amid the winds of change.

You may appreciate the support of good friends you can chat to about anything. Doing so could bring a great sense of relief.

Leo

Aquarius

(24 July - 23 Aug)

Those expansive horizons seem to be calling out to you more than ever.

You can almost hear the rustle of the wind and feel the ground rising up to meet you as you explore new places and potentials. The week ahead has “change” as its watchword. Although you might want to hurry things along so you can celebrate your liberty, it might not be as easy as you think. For now you’ll still need to touch base with tasks and responsibilities that could seem tedious. Perhaps you can create a workable compromise.

Virgo

(24 Aug - 23 Sep)

Perhaps just the idea of getting a loan or refinancing a project will give you all you need to forge ahead. While this may be true, you might need to tread with care. You could overextend yourself and suffer further down the line. What might be more helpful is looking at ways to reduce your expenses by researching your options.

The more innovative you can be, the less likely you’ll need to borrow, which might instantly relieve some anxiety and the associated stress.

(21 Jan - 19 Feb)

Even though you may be hoping for a quiet week, you might not get it.

Powerful aspect patterns could escalate tension, leaving you with the feeling that you “have” to do something. The need to find out exactly what it is could make you antsy or nervous. To avoid this it might help to practice some kind of calming and relaxing meditation.

Releasing those inner stresses and strains may be crucial to helping you make the right decisions, including the ones that are best for you

Pisces

Just a Thought Indoor Houseplants provide many benefits to your home or office HOUSE plants make a beautiful addition to any indoor space.

They add color and texture to the room.

In honor of the beginning of spring, this week that is why, I’d like to bring up one of life’s small pleasures that actually provides quite a bit of satisfaction: the houseplant.

Have you ever noticed how houseplants make a décor more warm and welcoming?

There’s something pleasing and comforting about them The Chinese have long believed that houseplants generate positive energy and modern scientific studies support the value of having plants in homes, offices, or environments such as hospitals, schools, and other institutions.

Actually, there are many benefits to having plants around us.

As plants take in the air around them, they actually remove some of the airborne toxins and replenish the environment with oxygen.

Peace lilies, bamboo, palms, and spider plants are thought to be especially effective at clearing the air of unpleasant toxic chemicals.

In addition, studies have shown that plants also have a positive physiological effect on us, by providing relief from anxiety, lowering blood pressure, and adding to a general sense of well-being.

Plants in school and work environments have been credited for boosting productivity, shortening reaction time, increasing spatial perceptions, and building concentration.

Students who study with plants nearby are more likely to be in regular attendance, while

people who work in offices surrounded by plants tend to enjoy their jobs more than employees who work in more sterile environments.

Personally I think the nicest thing about plants is the simple fact of having these living, green organisms growing in your home and office.

You enjoy the calming and pleasant benefits of your own houseplants.

Therefore if you haven’t been exercising your green thumb, maybe it’s time to get your hands a little dirty!

Choose plants that create impact and give life to any room.

Decorators often utilize house plants to help create the mood in the finished space.

When selecting your indoor

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house plants you must be aware of the conditions in which they will be growing.

Suitable lighting, temperature,and humidity must be present for your plant to thrive.

Choose a plant that will be comfortable in the location it is placed.

A healthy, growing indoor house plant will provide you

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(20 Feb - 20 Mar)

This may be a week of decisions, especially where finances are concerned. Perhaps you can no longer escape the need to take timely action where an overdue bill, debt, or a lack of funds is concerned. The thing to avoid is making things worse by spending and hoping you’ll feel better. Your best course of action may be to get a plan together that enables you take care of immediate issues and eases any stress you feel. You might find it easier to make peace with yourself when Venus glides into your sign.

with much enjoyment.

If you are new to growing indoor houseplants, you should choose an easy care houseplant that is hardy and forgiving of the odd lapse in care.

As you gain experience and find that you get enjoyment from caring for your indoor houseplants, you can try some of the houseplants that require more exacting care and are not as forgiving.

Although most indoor house plants are grown for their foliage, some will bear flowers and provide a wider range of color in your living space.

Flowering house plants tend to need more light than those grown for foliage.

If your indoor spaces provide sufficient light, flowering houseplants definitely deserve consideration.

One exception is the Peace Lily which produces beautiful white colour in medium levels of light.

A place for it could be found in any home or office.

Indoor houseplants will improve the appearance and livability of a room and will improve the room’s air quality and you mood and wellbeing.

Proper selection, placement and care will optimize the results with a healthy indoor houseplant, bring Spring into your home.

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MATHS WEEKEND AT BLAIRVADACH THANKS to generous support from The Robertson Trust, the Glasgow Education and Marshall Trust and the Shettleston Area Partnership, a group of S5/6 students attended a Maths Study weekend at Blairvadach in March.

Staff from the Maths department were on hand to help with revision and the students enjoyed various outdoor activities.

The weekend was a great success, giving the students a chance to prepare for their final exam and allowing them to develop their leadership and teamwork skills.

We ran the trip to promote

high levels of achievement in Maths.

Giving our students access to high quality tuition in small groups will help them to achieve their best in the exam and allow them to access the best of further and higher education, and the world of work.

The soft skills that they developed will also serve them well in school and their communities, in University and beyond.

We are very proud of our young people at Eastbank Academy and want them to be amassadors for the East end of Glasgow.

Glaswegian man takes on the Three Peaks challenge to support his mum A MAN from Baillieston is taking on the Three Peaks Challenge on 5 April for a cancer charity after his mum was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Arron Grant, 24, will be walking the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales in just one day to raise money for the Lymphoma Association, a charity that supports people affected by lymphoma – the UK’s fifth most common cancer.

He said: ‘I’m doing the three peaks challenge with three friends and my Dad. We chose the Lymphoma Association as they provide vital information and support to people affected by lymphoma, which is the UK’s fifth most common cancer.

‘We’re taking the untraditional route, starting with Snowdon, followed by Scafell Pike and then finishing with Ben Nevis.

In doing this challenge I know that in some

way I will be helping people affected by lymphoma to have the support they truly need and deserve’.

Arron is hoping to raise £500 for the charity.

You can support Arron by visiting www.justgiving.com/ArronGrant or by contacting the Lymphoma Association fundraising team on 01296 619419.

BB Show “Better than TV” ELIZABETH Morrison and husband Bill wrote in to express their enjoyment when watching the 137 Garrowhill BB display on Fri 28th March enhanced by the fact both their grandchildren took part.

Elizabeth said it was a delight to watch the display and added it was better than tv and wonderful to see all the boys work together towards receiving their awards.

She was highly commendable of the ministers and officers who she said were a credit to both the church and the BB as they continue to contribute both time and effort for the boys Witnessing groups of youngsters loitering around Mount Vernon made her want to highlight an organisation like the BB and urge parents to help in getting children of loitering on the streets and get them involved.

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Local Police News Divisional Commanders Awards Ceremony

Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent Andy Bates of Greater Glasgow Division, Major Ian Patrick and Territorial Envoy John Scott of The Salvation Army

DIVISIONAL Commander Chief Superintendent Andy Bates of Greater Glasgow Division, Major Ian Patrick and Territorial Envoy John Scott of The Salvation Army Chief Superintendent Andy Bates recently hosted the Greater Glasgow Divisional Commanders Awards Ceremony.

Amongst those who attended the event, which was held at Pitt Street on Tuesday 25th March 2014, was Major Ian Patrick and Territorial Envoy John Scott of The Salvation Army who received a cheque for £1500 as a token of Police Scotland’s appreciation for the assistance they provided following the tragic event when the Force helicopter crashed and ten lives were lost.

Thank you again to them and all the other volunteers who provided support during a difficult time.

Dangerous Driving on M80

OFFICERS were in for a shock recently when they were travelling along the M80 towards Glasgow near to the Bishopbriggs cut off when they were confronted with a vehicle travelling the wrong way on the south bound carriageway!

The incident occurred at about 7.30 am on Sunday 30th March 2014.

The officers observed the vehicle travelling up the off ramp into the oncoming flow of traffic travelling south.

The officers leapt into action, realising the potential consequences of the driver’s action, signalling the driver to stop his vehicle on the hard shoulder.

Luckily there was a relatively low flow of traffic due to the time and day and officers were able to direct the flow of traffic into lane two to allow room for the vehicle to be turned preventing any further danger to other road users.

The 46 year old male driver, who stated he was misdirected by his satnav system, was subject of a report to the procurators fiscal.

Royston Drink Driver

ON Sunday 30th March 2014 officers travelling on Royston Road, Glasgow had cause to stop a vehicle being driven by a 31 year old male.

On stopping the vehicle officers detected a strong smell of alcohol from inside the vehicle and as such the driver was required to provide a specimen of breath for analysis.

After failing the roadside breath test the driver was informed he was under arrest.

He was released on undertaking to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.

Barmulloch Drugs Seizure

A SUCCESSFUL drugs operation was recently mounted by plain clothes officers from Greater Glasgow Division in the Barmulloch area, in the North of the city.

A large quantity of illegal drugs were seized during a house search and a 45 year old male was arrested and reported to the Procurator Fiscal at Glasgow on drug supply charges.

Once again, this action was possible due to the information provided by the local community.

Officers at Baird Street Police Office, working closely with partner agencies, were able to develop this information before specialist officers carried out a targeted operation resulting in the recovery of tens of thousands of illicit pills.

Commenting on the operation, Area Commander, Chief Inspector Joe McKerns said “We know already from our contact with the local community that drug crime is a concern.

This is an excellent example of what can be achieved when information on the illegal drug trade is passed to Police Scotland.

Removing drugs such as

these from the community is for everyone’s benefit and contributes to our overall aim of keeping people safe.”

Wilful Neglect of Children

A 21 year old female has been arrested following the wilful neglect of a baby and a toddler.

The incident occurred on Thursday 27th March 2014 on Castlebay Drive when officers attended at the address in possession of a search warrant.

The children were found in dangerous circumstances and also found to have easy access to a quantity of drugs.

The female was arrested following the seizure of a large quantity of drugs and cash and was held custody to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Dog Fouling

OFFICERS on patrol in the Springburn area took it upon themselves to try and clean up the streets, literally!

The officers were on Springburn Road at about 1630hrs when they observed a male dog walker with an Akita dog.

The dog was allowed to foul the pavement after which the dog owner made no attempt to pick up the excrement and left the locus, with the officers in hot pursuit!

A 43 year old male has been reported following the incident.

Barlinnie Murder

A 22 year old male inmate of HMP Barlinnie has been arrested for murder following the death of a 22 year old male within HMP Barlinnie.

Dangerous Bypassing of Electricity Meter

OFFICERS had cause to attend at an address in Springburn recently following a fire within a property.

Fire service had been called to the dwelling house and believed the fire may have been caused by faulty wiring or electricity meter.

An electrical engineer was called to the property and found exposed live wires resulting in the electricity to the property having to be cut off in order for the engineer to fix it.

On closer inspection the engineer found that the electricity meter had in fact been by-passed, leaving exposed live

wires.

As a result a 31 year old female has been reported to the procurators fiscal in contravention of the Electricity Act 1989.

This incident just goes to show the dangers of by-passing electricity meters.

The householder put herself and her young children at great risk of harm and a fire was caused in the dwelling house.

The consequences of this incident could have been much worse!

Shettleston Road Safety

OVER the coming weeks and, police officers from Shettleston, Baillieston and Easterhouse will feature on School Road Safety enforcement campaigns (addressing issues of concern to the community such as speeding, parking offences).

We will share and highlight details of good work undertaken in the locality by police officers.

Licensed Premises Target of Test Purchase Operation

POLICE Scotland Greater Glasgow Division have launched an operation which will see every licensed premises in Glasgow tested for compliance with licensing laws.

Officers have recruited youngsters to ‘test’ pubs, clubs, shops and supermarkets, as part of a ‘test purchasing’ scheme which comes under the remit of Operation Relay.

The operation has been set up to target violent criminals, gangs and serious and organised crime groups in two months of intense action in an attempt to reduce crime at every level.

Superintendent Thom McLoughlin of London Road Police Office said the project, which has been in the planning stages for some time, is about “early intervention” to prevent crime.

He said: “We always see a crime spike at this time of year, but we plan to target crime right at the heart, where it starts, rather than reacting.

Throughout Operation Relay, we will be tackling the causes of crime and focusing

on long-term solutions by having the right people, in the right place, at the right time.

People will see an increase in the number of police officers on the streets and at transport hubs throughout Operation Relay”.

Senior officers believe targeting “low-level” offending reduces the number of violent incidents.

The test purchase operation involves underage teenagers attempting to buy alcohol in licensed premises.

Superintendent Brian McInulty of Stewart Street Police Office said: “We are doing everything we can to stop children getting alcohol.

Local policing officers have delivered letters to every licensed premises across the division.

We have told licence holders that test purchase agents will be sent to their premises and if the premises fail the test, they will be reported”.

Stay Safe Online Targets the Teenagers

POLICE Scotland’s ‘Stay Safe Online’ campaign is now targeting teens with vital advice on how to be web savvy and avoid the dangers of cyber-bullying and sexting.

‘Selfies’ are big news at present with many famous people taking them and posting them online including at big events.

But do you know just how far to go and what the consequences can be if your photograph was posted maliciously online.

That’s just one of the aspects of the campaign which also features a hard-hitting Police Scotland commissioned video produced by the Leith Agency starring pupils aged 13-16 from Clyde Valley High School, Wishaw and Ross High School, Tranent, East Lothian who recount their personal online experiences.

The nationwide Stay Safe Online campaign aims to help children, parents, teachers and carers improve their knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe while they are online.

Superintendent Stevie Wilson said: “We want teens to think about what they share; and to think about the consequences as thousands of school children are being bullied, black-

mailed or harassed because photos they thought were private, became viral and went public.

“Police Scotland is committed to building Safer Virtual Communities for everyone.

We want to help young people enjoy the benefits of the Internet by being able to Stay Safe Online.

“All children and young people need to understand they should only share pictures online that they are happy with friends, family and others seeing.

They also need to know how to keep their personal information private and to contact an adult if they feel threatened.

“Any child who feels at risk or is worried should speak to a parent, guardian or teacher or they can phone Police Scotland on 101 or ChildLine on 0800 1111.”

Further information about our Stay Safe Online campaign can be found on Twitter @PoliceScotland and Facebook: www.facebook.com/PoliceScotland.

Wasting Police Time

A 24 year old male and a 33 year old male have been arrested for wasting police time after fabricating a story regarding a road traffic collision.

The two males attended at Maryhill Police Office on 17th March 2014 and reported that they had been travelling in their vehicle on the M8 motorway and had been repeatedly rammed from behind by another vehicle at speed.

Officers began an investigation throughout the course of which they became suspicious.

The investigation concluded when it became clear that only one of the males had been in the vehicle at the time of the alleged incident which, it transpired, had not in fact occurred at all!

Both males were arrested and subsequently reported to the Procurators Fiscal service.

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LOW INCOME FAMILIES RISING DEBT CRISIS

LOW income families hit by welfare reforms are running up personal debt at the rate of £52 a week to cope with the rising cost of living, with many saying they have no idea if they will be able to pay it back, according to the latest instalment of a poverty research project.

The project found that the average household debt stood at just under £3,000, up by 29% since October, equivalent to £670.

Families were typically spending £34 a week repaying debts, from an average income among those surveyed of £176 a week.

The poorest families are also spending nearly four times the national average on heating and fuel – equivalent to a fifth of their income – while nearly a third of households spend less than £40 a week on food.

Almost half of the participants in the survey, all of whom have been affected by welfare reforms such as the bedroom tax, report that they have no money left to live on each week once rent, food and bills are paid for.

The findings emerged in the third of six planned reports by a group of housing associations, which are tracking how families living in social housing are coping with cuts to their income as a result of welfare changes and recession.

The Real Life Reform project examines in detail the finances, views and behaviours of a group of up to 100 households.

Andy Williams, director of neighbourhood services at Liverpool Housing Trust and chair of the Real Life Reform steering group, said: “Householders are falling into more debt, including some taking money from loan sharks, and it’s a real concern that people are having to borrow to cope with the cost of

everyday living.

“In our first report in September, people said they’d resist falling further into debt, yet just six months later this picture has emerged.

“Nearly eight out of 10 people in the study owe money.

With an underlying average debt of £2,943, some may never pay this off given that they have, on average, as little as £3 left at the end of each day for food.”

The survey found that the number of households in debt was up four percentage points since the autumn.

Over half of families said they did not know how long it would take them to repay the debt or that they would never be able to repay it.

Nearly one in seven households had debts that would take more than four years to pay back.

One participant told the project: “I had to take out a new loan from a loan shark for Christmas. It allowed me to just keep my head above water.”

The report said that poorer families were increasingly reliant on debt to make ends meet. “ The consequences of weekly repayments, which have more than doubled since the start of this study, alongside increasing costs in all areas, is really placing financial strain and hard-

ship on our households.”

Household food spending by Real Life Reform participants, which had dipped to an average £2.10 a day in October rose to £3.08 in January, an increase attributed to bigger-than-usual grocery shopping bills over the Christmas holidays.

Fuel spending had gone up by 8% since the last survey was carried out in October while household fuel bills had risen by an additional £7 a week since the summer.

Participants were spending an average of £141 a month on energy, compared with the UK average of £106, in part because many were on expensive payments meters charging 27p per kilowatt hour compared to 17p for those not on meters.

A Department for Work and Pensions spokesperson said the government was committed to ensuring a strong welfare safety net was in place for those in need: “The truth is that we’re spending £94bn a year on working age benefits and the welfare system supports millions of people who are on low incomes or unemployed so they can meet their basic needs.

“Our reforms will improve the lives of some of the poorest families in our communities by promoting work and helping people to lift themselves out of poverty.”

20,000 CHILDREN WILL BE “PUSHED INTO POVERTY” IT is estimated that 80,000 children in Scotland are living in poverty More children will be “pushed into poverty” by UK government welfare reforms, Scotland’s deputy first minister has said.

Launching a new strategy to help tackle child poverty, Nicola Sturgeon claimed that 100,000 more children could end up below the breadline by 2020.

She said an independent Scotland would have “comprehensive” childcare.

In an independent Scotland we would have the powers to provide one of the most comprehensive child care packages in Europe which would allow more women to work.”

The Scottish government said its strategy would focus on advising households on benefit changes and finding work.

There would also be an emphasis on children’s educational attainment, health and housing.

Speaking at the launch of the strategy at Toryglen Community Hub in Glasgow, Ms Sturgeon said: “This strategy continues our preventative approach aimed at maximising household resources, improving children’s life chances and providing sustainable places.

“However we now have an increasing focus on mitigating against the harmful effects of Westminster welfare reforms.

These changes to the system will not only impact on the most vulnerable in our society they will also set progress back at least ten years.

“It’s frustrating, when so much work has been done, to

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see the Child Poverty Action Group highlight 100,000 more children in Scotland will be pushed into poverty because of these unfair policies by 2020.

“In an independent Scotland we would have the powers to provide one of the most comprehensive child care packages in Europe which would allow more women to work.

We would also be able to set up a commission to consider a new Scottish minimum wage which would at least rise in line with inflation.”

Current figures suggest that 80,000 children from working families are living below the breadline in “relative poverty” where household income is less than 60% of the average.

For a couple with two children that means living on below £20,500 a year.

John Dickie, head of the Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland, said the charity had used figures from the Institute of Fiscal Studies which indicated that between 50,000 and 100,000 more children would be living in poverty by 2020.

Mr Dickie added: “With up to 100,000 children set to be pushed into poverty as a result of current UK tax and benefit policies, it is more critical than ever that the Scottish government does everything within its own powers to both mitigate the impact of damaging UK policies but also put in place the education, childcare and early years infrastructure we know is needed for a society free of child poverty.”

Jackie Baillie, Scottish Labour welfare spokeswoman said that over the next two years MacMillan will receive £900,000, Child Poverty Action

Group will receive £750,000, One Parent Families Scotland will receive £424,000 and Poverty Alliance will receive £433,000.

Responding to Ms Sturgeon’s comments, Jackie Baillie said: “Whilst making money available for advice services is always welcome, we already know that the SNP has singularly failed to get money out of the door and into the hands of those who are most in need and most affected by welfare changes.

“Nicola Sturgeon needs to explain why her government has stripped millions from tackling poverty budgets.

She also needs to explain why millions remain unspent in the Scottish Welfare Fund at a time when the need for assistance is self-evident.”

Last month, charities including Barnardo’s and Shelter Scotland expressed concern over an underspend in the crisis fund for people in need of financial aid.

A spokeswoman for the UK government’s Department for Work and Pensions said: “Our welfare reforms will transform the lives of some of the poorest and most disadvantaged in our society, with Universal Credit making three million households better off and lifting hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty.

“With the launch of our consultation on the new child poverty strategy we are restating our commitment to tackle poverty at its source.

“As part of the UK, Scotland benefits from a resilient and unified welfare system that delivers the same benefits everywhere.”

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GENN Down Memory Lane

ASHFIELD were the surprise packets during the Scottish Junior Cup campaign of season 1974-’75.

The Saracen Park club had previously lost a semi-final at Brockville Park (1969-’70), when they were defeated 1-0

by Penicuik Athletic.

Sadly, the old Falkirk F.C. venue would provide another disappointment for Possilpark followers.

Opponents Glenrothes, who had only been in the junior ranks since 1964, secured a 3-0 win on Tuesday, April 8, 1975.

Ashfield’s proud name first appeared in the winning Junior Cup record books of 1894.

They were chasing a fifth final victory (at that time) also held by Parkhead Juniors, Petershill and Cambuslang Rangers.

Manager Junior Semple was an absolute gentleman in terms of promoting the club,

and was always willing to spend time with the media.

Some junior managers nowadays could take a leaf out of his book in this respect - and I speak from experience!

Key players in the Ashfield team were captain Willie McConville, centre-back Eddie Docherty, midfielder Willie Kerr and left-sided winger Mick McManus.

Glenrothes manager Jock Forsyth was captain of the Fife club when they lost the 1968 final (after a replay) to Johnstone Burgh. He would enjoy success in 1975.

After knocking out Ashfield, Forsyth led his club to a 1-0 victory against Rutherglen Glencairn.

William Cunningham scored the only goal of the game in front of a 17,000 crowd.

Ashfield’s run to the semi-finals had included high-scoring wins against Downfield and Carnoustie Panmure.

CANDY ROCK MOVE FOR McCOLL

FORMER St Roch assistant manager Joe McColl has been handed the opportunity to restore pride and stability at James McGrory Park Left without a manager after the father and son partnership of John Fallon quit last month, the Garngad club have been active interviewing various candidates.

As the GENN went to press, an interim appointment was announced until the end of the season.

McColl, who previously achieved league promotion under former boss Davie Greig (who moved onto Blantyre Vics), was never interviewed

Bo’ness United proved tough fourth-round opponents and after a 1-1 draw, Ashfield won the replay 3-2.

Three superb games against AFTER weeks of speculation, Pollok dominated Round PETERSHILL co-boss Scott Five.

Smith has confirmed he will Identical 2-2 draws sent quit at the end of the season.

Ashfield on a return journey Smith is set to devote more back to Newlandsfield Park, time to his son (Sam) at and this time ‘Lok crumbled Boys’ Club level. in a 3-0 second replay defeat.

His outstanding manageriWhile the Possilpark club al partnership alongside Wilwere disposing of quarter-filie Paterson brought success nal visitors Dundee Violet 3-0, at Rutherglen Glencairn - a Glenrothes, who had played Sectional League Cup final every round at their Warout victory against Port Glasgow, Stadium venue, were taken to plus back-to-back championa replay by Baillieston Juniors ship success. after a 2-2 draw.

In their first season at PeStation Park witnessed another thriller as Glens edged through 1-0. It is worth noting that in their cup run the BARLANARK-based player Fife club also defeated anothDavid Tierney insists Glaser three Central League teams gow Phoenix Touch-Rugby - Dunipace, St Roch and team learned some hard lesCumbernauld United – before sons from participating at a Baillieston crashed out. top English tournament.

The fifth annual Manchester Chargers event attracted 24 teams from all four corners of the country - rated the biggest mixed division club competition in Europe – to William Hulme Grammar School.

Although underfoot conditions may have resembled more marshland than Touch-

for the position subsequently filled by the Fallons.

Treasurer Frank Brady told GENN Sport: “We believe Joe can steady things here.

He is a former St Roch player – injury cut short his career - knows how the club operates, and took over our Under-21 team when I became ill.”

McColl will be assisted by Martin Daly, and the hope is they can attract good, young local players to James McGrory Park.

Three experienced juniors have been released - brothers Craig and David Fry, and Max Asanti, who is believed to have signed for East Kilbride This-

tle.

Chris Faulds, who came to the club on a loan deal from Cambuslang Rangers, has picked up a two-game ban and fined £15 after being sent off against Port Glasgow.

Ross Carrigan, dismissed in the same match, was also suspended (3 games) and fined £20, while Graeme Highlands collected a £10 fine.

Meanwhile, everyone connected with St Roch is wishing Kieran Smith a successful recovery from a cruciate injury, which he sustained in a floodlight friendly against Carluke Rovers at the John Cumming Stadium.

PEASY BACKROOM CHANGE CONFIRMED tershill they avoided Super Premier Division relegation, and have continued to rebuild.

Another Sectional League Cup win, and two excellent top-flight campaigns highlight their work.

As the former Glencairn, Rob Roy, and Shotts player prepares to step down, Petershill members will be interested to hear of any further changes on and off the park at the club’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, April 8

(7.30pm).

It is believed that at least two Peasy players will also depart once the current campaign is over.

DRAW for the quarter-finals of the New Coin Holdings West of Scotland Cup is : Cambuslang or Troon Juniors v Ashfield or Dunipace; Cumbernauld or Petershill v Hurlford or Cumnock; Arthurlie or Kilbirnie v Auchinleck or Rob Roy; Johnstone Burgh or Lesmahagow v Neilston or Shotts Bon Accord.

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To compound their lack of available bodies, David, Brian Cooper and Robert (Rab) McGill all sustained injuries.

He added: “The going was tough and we couldn’t sub any of the guys (including myself) during play, so it was a continual slog throughout.”

In addition to the three males already mentioned, Michelle Fullerton, Leeanne Erskine, Clair Louise Donald and Shelly Wilson also represented Glasgow Phoenix.

THE GENN SPORT - INSIDE TRACK

SCOTTISH YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: Semi-Finals.

Age Group 2001 - Hutchison Vale v Edina Hibs; Harmony Row YC 1, Rangers SABC 3 after extra-time.

Age Group 2000 - Ayr Boswell v Hillwood BC ; Celtic Juniors “B” 1, Syn-

genta 2.

Age Group 1999 - Hamilton Accies 2, Blantyre BC Yellow 0; Fraserburgh LInk-Up F.C. v Westwood Rovers.

Age Group 1998 - Rossvale Thistle 5, Musselburgh Windsor 0; Fernieside v Hutchison Vale.

Age Group 1997 - Antonine

F.C. Blacks 3, Syngenta 1; Tynecastle F.C. v Edina Hibs.

Age Group 1995 Baillieston Juniors v Barrhead YFC; Colony Locos v F.C. Bonnybridge, Age Group 1992 - Goldenhill v Tower Hearts; Mill United 1, Campsie Black Watch (holders) 2 after extra-time.

ROAD TO THE SEMI-FINALS - Fosters Scottish Amateur Sunday Trophy.

DRAW : Cranhill United v Fairfield Sports and Leisure (at North End Park, Dundee) on Sunday, April 6. Kick-off 2pm. Fintry v Harvester (at Creamery Park, Bathgate) on Sunday, April 13.

Kick-off 2pm.

CRANHILL UNITED: First Round - Bye. Second Round Gartcairn Academy (A) 3-0. Third Round – Edinburgh Athletic (H) 5-3. Fourth Round - Bathgate (A) 5-3. Fifth Round - Dykehead (A)

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TRANS WORLD SOCCER CUP

field in places, the weather remained dry and mild.

Glasgow Phoenix travelled south with only seven players (three males), and found themselves in Division One. Said David Tierney: “We didn’t win a single game, but made some good pals and had fantastic fun.

“It was a real eye opener for us. We now know we need more than the seven players who went down there.

“We need a minimum of 12, so the search goes on looking for players.”

2-2, Cranhill won on penalties.

Sixth Round - East End (A) 6-0.

Quarter-Final - Tayport (A) 3-1.

FAIRFIELD SPORT and LEISURE: First Round - Bye. Second Round - Strathmore Bar (H) 2-0. Third Round Redhall Star (H) 5-0. Fourth Round - Broxburn (A) 2-0. Fifth Round - Boca Seniors (A) 6-0.

Sixth Round – Cleland Club (H) 6-0. Quarter-Final - Bullfrog (H) 3-1. =HARVESTER A.F.C.: First Round - Bye. Second Round Kennoway (A) 8-0. Third Round

- Haldane (A) 11-0. Fourth Round - Dundee Argyle (H) 2-2, Harvester won on penalties. Fifth Round - Newton Vale (H) 4-1. Sixth Round - Shotts (A) 4-4, Harvester won on penalties. Quarter-Final Hillview (A) 4-3.

FINTRY ATHLETIC: First Round - Bye. Second Round - Finavon (H) 4-2. Third Round - Castlemilk United (H) 1-1, Fintry won on penalties. Fourth Round - F.C. Porty (A) 2-0. Fifth Round - Windlaw (H) 2-1. Sixth Round - Medda Sports (H) 3-1. Quarter-Final – Castlemilk Dynamo (H) 5-0.

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WINTER CARPET BOWLS MATCH ACTION REPORTS

SHETTLESTON Bowling Club conducted a busy agenda during their recent Annual General Meeting at Culrain Street, writes JACK HIGH. GENTS SECTION Office Bearers were elected as follows: President - Alex Gray.

Vice-President - Robert Lawson. Secretary - John McLachlan. Assistant Secretary - Ian Beattie. Treasurer - Ian Colligan. Assistant Treasurer - Stevie Maley. Ex-Officio - George Boyles.

Directors - P Brady, J Caldwell, D McKenna, R Screen, J Weir, D Robertson, S McMillan, A Taylor, and M McCormick.

LADIES SECTION: President - May Eastwood.

Vice-President - Mary McPhail.

Secretary - Eileen Beattie. Assistant Secretary - Sharon Melrose. Treasurer - Corri Melrose.

Past President - May Brown.

Committee - Frances Adair, Mary Murphy and Catrine Cochrane.

Many thanks to MR IAN COLLIGAN for his help in collating the club’s information.

If YOUR Bowling Club has recently held their Annual General Meeting, why not have the Office Bearers mentioned in GENN Sport.

The Carpet Bowls League Presentation took place last night (April 3) at NORTH BRITISH Bowling Club.

OUTDOOR SEASON: Opening Days.

Thanks to Ian Colligan and Alex Morrison for the following

details.

WHITEVALE and ST ROLLOX start on Friday, April 11.

SHETTLESTON, GARROWHILL, BAILLIESTON, SANDYHILLS, CARMYLE, CHRYSTON, FOXLEY, MOUNT VERNON, and NORTH BRITISH on Saturday, April 12.

CLUB HANDBOOKS: ALEX MORRISON (Garrowhill) has kindly sent me a copy of his club’s Handbook, which details a host of fixtures and competition games both at home and away.

Thanks very much Alex.

If YOUR club has one available, why not contact me, and I will run the contents right across the summer at the GENN.

FOSTERS SCOTTISH SUNDAY Sunday Trophy - 7th ROUND RESULTS: Tayport A.F.C. 1, Cranhill United 3; Fairfield Sports and Leisure A.F.C. 3, Bullfrog A.F.C. 1; Hillview A.F.C. 3, Harvester A.F.C. 4; Fintry Athletic 5, Castlemilk Dynamo 0.

Saturday Competition DRAW for the Semi-Finals of the Fosters Scottish Amateur

Cup is: Harestanes or Bannockburn or Hurlford Thistle v Carluke Bapist or Eastfield; Glasgow Harp or holders Wellhouse A.F.C. v Colville Park.

7th ROUND RESULTS: Oban Saints 0, Eastfield A.F.C. 2; Wellhouse A.F.C. 4, Bowhill Rovers 0; Pittenweem Rovers 1, Carluke Baptist 3; Galston Utd 0, Glasgow Harp

A.F.C.1; Edinburgh Rose 1, Colville Park 5; Greenock HSFP 2, Hurlford Thistle 3; Harestanes v Bannockburn abandoned; Nia-Roo 0, Finnart A.F.C 1.

8th ROUND RESULTS: Glasgow Harp 2, Wellhouse A.F.C. 2; Finnart A.F.C. 1, Colville Park 3; Carluke Baptist 3, Eastfield A.F.C. 3

LSK SUPPLIES WEST YOUTHS National Lady Darling Supplementary Cup: Semi-Final - Falkirk Athletic 6, Bonnyrigg Rose 4; Harmony Row Y.C. 0, Sauchie Juniors 2.

LSK Supplies West of Scotland Cup, Third Round Mill United 4, Giffnock S.C. 0.; Sauchie 2, Rob Roy 4; Bonnyton 3, Glasgow Ams/Arthurlie 5.

Only Sport Golden Goals Cup, First Round – Vale of Leven 3, Rossvale 3 (4-3 on pens); Goldenhill 2, Falkirk Athletic 2 (5-3 pens).

Birdston Kennels Glasgow Cup, Third Round – Barrhead 2, Castlemilk AFC 3.

Birdston Kennels League

Cup, Second Round Baillieston Juniors 2, Antonine 5.

Quarter-Finals - EK. Rolls Royce 2, Rutherglen Glencairn 1.

Premier Division Glasgow Ams/Arthurlie 2, Tower Hearts 3; Johnstone Burgh 2, Baillieston Juniors 2; St Peters 1, Rossvale 0; Steins 1, Goldenhill 2; Harmony Row 2, Bonnyton 1; Baillieston Juniors 1, Rutherglen Glenairn 8; Campsie Black Watch 3, Rossvale 3; Goldenhill 3, Glasgow Ams/Arthurlie 3; Harestanes 2, Johnstone Burgh 3; Tower Hearts 3, Harmony Row 1; Steins 2, St Peters 2; Bonnyton 3, Clydebank 0.

First Division Eastwood 1, Claremont 0;

Glasgow University 1, Kilsyth 2; East Kilbride F.C. 2, Arsenal BC 0; Antonine 3, Vale of Clyde 4; Claremont 3, E.K.F.C. 1; Glasgow University 2, Pollok 2; Eastwood 3, Vale of Leven 0; Kilsyth 1, Arsenal B.C. 2.

Second Division Victoria F.C. 3, Port Glasgow 1; Mill United 3, Giffnock S.C.0; Cumbernauld Colts 0, Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 4; Wishaw W Wands 1, Victoria F.C. 1; Stewarton Annick 1, Barrhead 3; Erskine 1, Sauchie 2; Stewarton Annick 0, Port Glasgow 4; Giffnock S.C. 1, Calderhill 5; Castlemilk 0, Mill United 0; Victoria F.C. 1, Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 1.

S.Y.F.A. WEST REGIONAL CUP JIMMY JOHNSTONE Academy Under-16 continued their progress in the tournament with a 2-0 victory against Rangers SABC. Celtic Juniors and Harmony Row (Under-14) played out a cracking 1-1 draw

and spot kicks followed.

Celtic went through 3-2 on penalties.

Rangers SABC lost 9-0 against Rossvale.

Other age group results: Under-13 - East End United 2, Rangers SABC 1.

Under-15 - Renfrew Vics 2, Celtic BC 4.

Under-17 - GSC Juventus 1, Antonine 3.

Under-19 - Barrhead 2, Maryhill Juniors 1; Giffnock Soccer Centre Swifts 2, Baillieston Juniors 3

FINNART 2003: 6-0 win against Westercommon. Top Player – Ben Fisher. 11-0 win against Kelvindale. Top Player Bradley Faulds.

Beaten 5-2 by Drumsagard A, and 4-0 against their B team.

2-2 draw with Wolves B (Lewis Hobbs), 4-1 defeat by Wolves A (Bradley Faulds).

FINNART 2004. 3-0 win against Eastfield, 3-1 win against Charlie Miller Academy, 2-1 win against Celtic Academy, lost 1-0 against Macabbi, 2-0 win against Southside, lost 4-2 against Summerston.

DRUMCHAPEL AMS 1, WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 4.

THURSDAY league game.

Drum led 1-0 at the break.

Thomas Sinclair equalised from 10 yards, and following some great football Brian Hughes made it 2-1.

Chris Hopkins supplied “Goal of the Game”, when he accepted a great ball from Robbie Peebles, beat his full-back and hit a superb shot into the top corner.

Hopkins scored another fine goal, and Sinclair thought he had netted again in the second half.

He cracked a low 30 yard free kick past the goalkeeper, but the ball came out through a hole in the net.

The referee awarded a goal kick!

ST PAT’S 0, WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 4.

FOURTH Round of the League Cup. Thomas Sinclair made the breakthrough, and Brian Caldwell bagged three goals.

PETERSHILL 2, IRVINE MEADOW 3.

PEASY trailed to a 32nd minute Paul Maxwell goal.

Shaun Fraser made it 2-0 after 51 minutes, and Robert Halliday’s 25 yarder somehow went past ‘keeper White.

Substitute Paul Woods reduced the leeway after 63 minutes, and Liam Finnigan scored the second Peasy goal ten min-

utes from time.

PETERSHILL 0, HURLFORD 0.

ASHFIELD 1, LESMAHAGOW 5.

SHOCK Euroscot Engineering Central League Cup second round result at Saracen Park.

Wells opened the scoring, but Gow stormed back in style. An own goal, James Whyte 2, Colin Boylan and David Breen did the damage.

GLASGOW CITY 3, QUEENS PARK 1.

PROMOTED Queens struck first through Caitlin O’Hara.

The visitors had other chances to score before Jo Love equalised from 25 yards. Eilish McSorley added No 2.

Suzanne Lappin crashed a volley past Grant to complete the fightback.

FINNART AMATEURS 4,ALBA A.F.C. 2.

SCORERS - Gareth May, Dale Wallace, Brian Blair and and Martin McCann.

FINNART 9, CONDORRAT YELLOW 2.

UNDER-19 marksmen were Andy McCulloch 3, Njablow Ndlovu 2, Joe Chiwaula 2, James McArthur and Lyle McPherson.

FINNART 4, CONDORRAT 0.

UNDER-19 doubles from Man of the Match Kieran Malloy and Joe Chiwaula.

CALI THISTLE 2, FINNART 18.

UNDER-14 runaway win thanks to man of the match Ryan Madden, Jakub Dwomski, Kalvin Rooney, new signing Martin Scanlan, Persley Sojila, Kieran Carey, Kenneth Cramsie, Jamie McGowan, goalkeeper Matthew Cattrell 2, Aaron Harvey 2, William Gray 3, and Julien Kouame 3.

Team Sponsor - DM Energy, Dalmarnock Road.

FINNART 2, ARDEER THISTLE 1.

FINAL scoreline simply doesn’t reflect possession and chances created by the Un-

der-14s. Martin Scanlan and Eoghan Kenny on target before Ardeer hit their consolation.

Team Sponsor - DM Energy, Dalmarnock Road.

GIFFNOCK 2, FINNART 1.

UNDER-13 man of the match and recent signing Fabio di Pina on target. The team also lost 9-0 against Celtic B.C. ST ROCH 0, PORT GLASGOW 6.

TRAILING 3-0 at half-time, Candy Rock finished the game with eight players. Loanee Chris Faulds,Ross Carrigan and Graeme Highlands were sent off.

SOUTH WEST 1, SYFA WEST REGION 3.

UNDER-15 Inter-Region Cup, and goals from Tony Coutts, Mark Taylor and Willie Bratton helped West into the final at Toryglen.

UNDER-16 West team failed to reach their final after going down 2-1 (away) against South West.

HAMILTON ACCIES 1, GLASGOW CITY 4.

DOUBLE from Suzanne Lappin, plus Abbi Grant and Julie Nelson counters for the champions.

FINNART A.F.C. 1, COLVILLE PARK 3.

SCOTTISH Cup quarter-final defeat for the Bridgeton team, who scored through Gareth May. GLASGOW HARP 2, WELLHOUSE A.F.C. 2.

HOLDERS ‘House took the lead through Marc McGeough (21 mins), and added another following a goalkeeping mistake.

Harp fought back well to force a replay through Paul Smythe and Darren Simpson.

VALE OF CLYDE 8, NEWMAINS 2.

TIN PAIL continued their push for Second Division promotion, but they will have to achieve it without Div McKay, who suffered a broken leg.

Goals from McManus (4), Hepburn (2), and Stevenson (2).

GENN SPORTS FEEDBACK

Dear Tom, The Down Memory Lane coverage has been excellent, and greatly appreciated by both the Bell and McMillan families (featured Issue 124), as well as members of the club.

A few copies are being sent by Bobby McMillan to family members in Canada.

Your sports pages are now shown world-wide.

Keep up your excellent coverage of bowls within the paper.

Yours In Sport,

Ian Colligan, Treasurer, Shettleston Bowling Club, 53/59 Culrain Street.

Hi Tom, I have just read the article (Glasgow City Basketball Club) in issue 125... Absolutely magic.

A few proud players and parents today.

Cheers, Coach Andy Gilchrist.

Hello Tom, What can I say? Both pieces

in the paper this week (issue 125) are excellent.

Got my orders to drop some off at Punisher. I am sure Stuart will be estatic about the story.

The Down Memory Lane piece is excellent. Phil, Alex, Stuart and all the boys will love it again.

I can’t thank you enough for your continued support in promoting our teams ... old and new!

Thank you, Jamie McGowan, Finnart Under-14 Coach.

CLUB NEWS...FEATURES...MATCH ACTION REPORTS SPECIAL...sport@thegenn.co.uk

GENN BOWLERS FINISH WITH A TOP 10 THRILLER

OLD East End rivals Garrowhill and Shettleston brought a superb North Eastern Carpet Bowls League season to an end with a thrilling Top 10 final, writes JACK HIGH. Having lost out against Springboig in last year’s semi-final, GARROWHILL went one better this time and defeated SHETTLESTON 6-2 ( 42-30 shots) in Tuesday’s final.

That success made up for the disappointment of finishing runners-up to three-time champions NORTH BRITISH over an excellent 14-week domestic campaign.

Incidentally, North British hosted the league’s annual presentation of prizes on Thursday.

Shettleston have been actively involved throughout the Carpet Bowls programme.

The Culrain Street club finished third in the league, and won three Individual Competitions.

Said League Secretary Ian Colligan: “The Top 10 final was excellent.

Well attended on the night,

and the banter was good!

“I would like to thank all competiting clubs and their players. Also GENN Sport for it’s coverage of the league, starting away back on Week One (last October).”

FINAL PLACINGS: TOP THREE P

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League Champions NORTH BRITISH were represented by the following players - A Robertson, A McWhinnie, R Allan, J Johnston, E Morrison, W Begg, G Arbuckle, D Byrne, S Parsons, J Hunter, W Armstrong, D Wilson, R Anderson, J Rafferty, J Martin and T Flynn.

Runners-Up GARROWHILL went with this squad - R Silverman, D McCallum, R McKnight, J Thomson, A Whitelaw, E Corrigan, J Cosgrave, I Dickson, W Key, J Jordon, C Trainor, J Johnstone, D Kerr, F Greig, C

PLAYERS WANTED

BAILLIESTON B.C. 1997 team seek good Boys’ Club level or ex-Pro Youth goalkeeper and central defender.

Training Tuesday and Thursday, with Sunday games.

Contact 07773043499.

BROOMHILL Sports Club require adult players (all positions) for new amateur team, plus Under-21 level for season 2014-2015.

Call Alastair McColl on 07757690725.

MUIRTON A.F.C. seek players for Saturday Morning Amateur League.

Call 07940761875 or 07887527534.

BUDHILL Football Academy require players born 2002 (all positions).

They will shortly be moving up from 7s to 11-a-side,and

Barnes, R Smith, and M Andrews.

INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS: Singles Winner - E Corrigan (Garrowhill). Runner-Up - K Stewart (Mount Vernon).

ideally seek players who have already competed at this level, or have experienced 7-a-side football, and are now seeking a new club.

Call 07453306788.

BUDHILL Football Academy are seeking girls to play in their Under-13 and Under-9 teams.

Both have fully qualified female coaches.

Call 07960344563 or 07876128464.

KINGS PARK Rangers A.F.C. urgently require an experienced adult goalkeper for the Scottish Amateur Football League (Saturday football).

Home games at Glasgow Green, and Toryglen training sessions every Wednesday from 7pm.

Telephone Secretary Colin McDonald on 07534228797.

Pairs’ Winners - M McCormick and A Taylor (Shettleston). Runners-Up - S Gwynne and J Campbell (Sandyhills).

Triples’ Winners - J Caldwell, R Cochrane and P Brady (Shettleston). Runners-Up - W Morrison, W Humphries and C Wheeler (Springboig).

Rinks’ Winners - J Brennan, A Doughty, S McMillan and I Beattie (Shettleston ). Runners-Up - J Jordon, R Silverman, W Key and D Kerr (Garrowhill).

TOP 10 FINAL - Garrowhill 6, Shettleston 2 (42-30 shots).

NORTH BRITISH ...North Eastern Carpet Bowls League Champions for season 2013-2014.

My sincere thanks goes to League Secretary Ian Colligan for compiling the list of winners/ runners-up.

BREAKING NEWS: Shettleston Bowling Club will host a Scottish Youth Team Trial at

ROBERT MORRISON

ST ROCH held a minute’s silence for Candy f a n a n d ex - p l a y e r, Ro b ert Morrison, who sadly passed away in the week

b e f o re t h e c l u b ’ s C e n t r a l District Second Division c l a s h a g a i n s t Po r t G l a s g o w a t J a m e s M c G ro r y Pa r k .

CITY SOCCER CAMP GLASGOW City F.C. are planning a Soccer Camp for boys and girls (aged 5 -13 years), from July 28 to August 1, at Goals Soccer Centre, Shawlands.

Limited spaces are available for the week-long camp.

Cost is £12 per day, or £50 for the week. To register, email the club on gcfcsoccercamp@ gmail.com

KEEPER BOOST

NORTH and East-Glasgow based Boys’ Club goalkeepers have been coming out in excellent numbers to attend a series of goalkeeping coaching programmes.

Age groups 12-14 years, and 15-17 years.

Interest has been shown by Clyde, Hampden Boys’ Club, Summerston Boys’ Club, Cantera Boys’ Club, Busby Boys’ Club, Drumchapel Amateurs and Baillieston Juniors.

Call 07772237185 for more information on future dates.

Culrain Street on Sunday, August 24 at 2pm. More information will be featured in GENN Sport.

NEXT ISSUE: Look out for a great feature on the run-up to the new Outdoor Bowling Sea-

son. Carmyle won the overall Glasgow North Eastern League championship in 2013.

Can they repeat that success again?

We will have all the opening fixtures.

CENTENARY FINALS GARROWHILL Bowling Club will host the Monklands Bowling Association Centenary Competition Final on Saturday, August 16, and Monklands Championship Finals on Sun-

day, August 31.

Garrowhill Match Secretary Alex Morrison has been elected President of the M.B.A. for the on-coming season.

LIONS TOURNAMENT TOUCH-Rugby teams will participate at the Glasgow Lions Beginners Tournament on

Saturday, May 10 - timed just a few weeks before the league campaigns kick-off.

SCOTLAND SQUADS THREE players from Glasgow City Basketball Club have been selected for the national squads - Kieran

Man (Under-12 and Under-13), Stephen Sinclair (Under-12) and Euan Diatta (Under-11).

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